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Lawrence, IN
Lawrence · Marion County · IN 46226
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Lawrence, Indianapolis
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Verdict
$130K
Median Price
2/100
Walk Score
6.4/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
FSafety
38/100
CSchools
64/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
2/100
WYLT Score54/100
Our Take
Lawrence offers very affordable housing and a low flood risk, but the area suffers from high property crime, almost no walkability, and little public transit. If you can live with a lot of driving and take precautions, it might work for a tight budget, but for most people it’s a riskier choice.
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The Good
- ✓Very low median home price at $129,600
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Decent school average rating of 6.4
- ✓Affordable median rent of $1,010
Real Talk
- !High property crime rate – frequent burglaries reported
- !Walkscore of 2 means you’ll need a car for most errands
- !No public transit options listed
- !Limited nightlife and dining options
- $Higher homeowner’s insurance due to crime risk
- $Potential extra costs for security systems or home monitoring
- $Maintenance costs for older homes in a high-crime area
Best For
Budget buyersFirst‑time homebuyersRenters looking for low rentFamilies with a higher risk tolerance
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Lawrence, IN
F
Safety grade
Safety score38 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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