Lawrence, KS Rankings


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Lawrence, Kansas is a beautiful city located in the heart of the Sunflower State. It has been consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States by Best Places, an independent source that ranks cities and communities based on numerous factors. Lawrence offers many amenities such as affordable housing, excellent schools, a vibrant economy, great recreational activities and much more. The city also boasts a low crime rate and strong sense of community among its residents. Lawrence’s rankings by Best Places are exemplary; it is ranked 8th overall for “Best Places to Live in America”, 7th for “Cities with Low Crime Rates” and 5th for “Opportunity Cities”. When it comes to quality of life, Lawrence stands out as one of America’s most desirable places.

Best Places ranks thousands of places to live based on analysis, data and key statistics from the U.S. Census and our Best Places To Live Expert Insights.

Lawrence Ranked
#53 Best Green Cities
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Lawrence Ranked
#73 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#97 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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Lawrence Ranked
#194 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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