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Lawrence, Kansas

city · Douglas County

At a glance

96,051
Population
$292,700
Median home value (all homes)
4% below U.S. median
$340,158
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,091/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$65,009
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
19.8 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
56.63%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost29% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates95.6%
College graduates55.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lawrence Economic Development
Economic development office for the City of Lawrence, providing information on incentives, planning documents, and local development programs for Lawrence and Douglas County.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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