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Lawrence County
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Lawrence County

#17 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Alabama
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      C
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Lawrence County is located in Alabama with a population of 33,089. In Lawrence County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Lawrence County and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    33,089
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $124,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $630
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      180.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      30.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      60.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      782.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      993.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      150.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Lawrence County

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,712
    National
    $69,021
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