The Town FilesLawrenceville, Georgia
City in Gwinnett County · population 30,629 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $350,600
- Household income
- $61,561
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 32.9
Lawrenceville is a city of 30,629 people in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The median home is worth $350,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 92% of Georgia towns, better transit than 92% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 85% of Georgia towns.
How Lawrenceville ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lawrenceville is worth $350,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $61,561, which is more affordable than 7% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,613 a month. 47.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lawrenceville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $350,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,613 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $61,561 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 47.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lawrenceville
| People | Lawrenceville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lawrenceville
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.2°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrenceville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 30, 2010 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 10, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 67 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Gwinnett County since 1996
Gwinnett County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County had 386,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,588 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Lawrenceville itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Lawrenceville
37 public schools with 44,587 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer High School | 9-12 | 3,073 | 19.3 |
| Discovery High School | 9-12 | 2,730 | 15.6 |
| Central Gwinnett High School | 9-12 | 2,444 | 14.6 |
| Mountain View High School | 9-12 | 2,285 | 17.2 |
| Richards Middle School | 6-8 | 2,026 | 14.9 |
| Gwinnett Online Campus | PK-12 | 1,928 | 14.5 |
| Creekland Middle School | 6-8 | 1,718 | 14.9 |
| Jackson Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,459 | 13.4 |
| Sweetwater Middle School | 6-8 | 1,441 | 13.9 |
| Crews Middle School | 6-8 | 1,416 | 17.1 |
| Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology | 9-12 | 1,275 | 16.6 |
| Five Forks Middle School | 6-8 | 1,257 | 16.1 |
Towns near Lawrenceville
- Grayson, GA4.7 mi · 4,730 people · home $477,500
- Dacula, GA5.6 mi · 6,882 people · home $359,000
- Snellville, GA6.5 mi · 20,573 people · home $335,000
- Suwanee, GA8.0 mi · 20,786 people · home $480,600
- Lilburn, GA9.3 mi · 14,502 people · home $329,700
- Sugar Hill, GA9.5 mi · 25,076 people · home $413,400
- Duluth, GA9.7 mi · 31,873 people · home $400,800
- Auburn, GA10.0 mi · 7,495 people · home $299,700
Lawrenceville questions
Is Lawrenceville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lawrenceville scores better for retirees than 10% of Georgia towns and quieter than 3%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Lawrenceville?
The median owner-occupied home in Lawrenceville is valued at $350,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,561, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $1,613 a month.
What is the weather like in Lawrenceville?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Lawrenceville get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrenceville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 30, 2010. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)