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Best Places to Live in Lawrence Metro Area, Kansas

Ranked #53 Best Green Cities
Ranked #73 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #97 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #194 2005 Best Places to Live

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Population:117,276
Pop. Change:17%
State: Kansas
Metro Area:Lawrence Metro Area
County:Douglas
City:Lawrence, Eudora township, ... 13 more
Zip Code:66044, 66049, ... 8 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Lawrence, Kansas Metro Area

As of 2011, Lawrence Metro Area's population is 117,276 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 17.32 percent.

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The median home cost in Lawrence Metro Area is $176,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.02 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lawrence Metro Area's cost of living is 2.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Lawrence Metro Area public schools spend $4,974 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 12.6 students per teacher in Lawrence Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Lawrence Metro Area is 6.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lawrence Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 1.03 percent.

Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lawrence Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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