The Town FilesLawrence, Wisconsin
Town in Brown County · population 6,306 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $400,800
- Household income
- $107,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 36.8
Lawrence is a town of 6,306 people in Brown County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $400,800, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Wisconsin towns, more upscale than 97% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 87% of Wisconsin towns.
How Lawrence ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lawrence is worth $400,800, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $107,500, which is more affordable than 23% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,280 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lawrence | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $400,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,280 | $951 |
| Median household income | $107,500 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 2009 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lawrence
| People | Lawrence | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Lawrence
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 10.2°F. About 31.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrence since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1984 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 21, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on September 7, 2021.
Severe weather in Brown County since 1996
Brown County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Brown County
Brown County had 157,834 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,349 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Lawrence itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Towns near Lawrence
- De Pere, WI3.8 mi · 25,410 people · home $280,600
- Wrightstown, WI5.2 mi · 3,179 people · home $285,400
- Ashwaubenon, WI6.2 mi · 16,991 people · home $266,600
- Hobart, WI6.7 mi · 10,211 people · home $414,000
- Wrightstown, WI7.4 mi · 2,578 people · home $327,900
- Oneida, WI7.5 mi · 4,579 people · home $267,600
- Allouez, WI7.7 mi · 14,156 people · home $235,000
- Freedom, WI8.5 mi · 6,216 people · home $333,000
Lawrence questions
Is Lawrence, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lawrence scores better for retirees than 81% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 11%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Lawrence?
The median owner-occupied home in Lawrence is valued at $400,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,500, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,280 a month.
What is the weather like in Lawrence?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 10.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.6 inches of precipitation a year and 61.3 inches of snow.
Does Lawrence get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrence since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1984. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)