The Town FilesLawrence Park, Pennsylvania
Community in Erie County · population 3,820 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,800
- Household income
- $74,548
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 122 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 39.9
Lawrence Park is a community of 3,820 people in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $138,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, more of a college town than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 86% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Lawrence Park ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lawrence Park is worth $138,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $74,548, which is more affordable than 91% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,195 a month. 86.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lawrence Park | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,195 | $996 |
| Median household income | $74,548 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lawrence Park
| People | Lawrence Park | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.3% | 89.0% |
Weather in Lawrence Park
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 43.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 121.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrence Park since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 9, 2025 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 9, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 23, 1962.
Severe weather in Erie County since 1996
Erie County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in Erie County
Erie County had 119,552 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,524 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Lawrence Park itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Towns near Lawrence Park
- Wesleyville, PA1.1 mi · 3,222 people · home $108,600
- Northwest Harborcreek, PA1.5 mi · 8,772 people · home $225,800
- Harborcreek, PA3.2 mi · 16,635 people · home $237,000
- Erie, PA3.5 mi · 94,831 people · home $115,200
- Millcreek, PA6.7 mi · 54,073 people · home $230,600
- Summit, PA7.5 mi · 7,342 people · home $245,000
- Greene, PA7.7 mi · 4,478 people · home $227,700
- North East, PA10.6 mi · 4,106 people · home $167,000
Lawrence Park questions
Is Lawrence Park, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lawrence Park scores better for retirees than 44% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 13%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Lawrence Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Lawrence Park is valued at $138,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,548, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $1,195 a month.
What is the weather like in Lawrence Park?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.0 inches of precipitation a year and 121.7 inches of snow.
Does Lawrence Park get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrence Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 9, 2025. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)