salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,880 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 125 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lawrenceville?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lawrenceville
| Size | Lawrenceville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,653 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,271 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,646 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,942 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,895 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lawrenceville overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lawrenceville, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lawrenceville
Life in Lawrenceville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lawrenceville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $461 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $350,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lawrenceville, GA?
Renting in Lawrenceville costs a median of about $1,972 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Lawrenceville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,880 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lawrenceville cheap or expensive?
Lawrenceville is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.6% of the typical household income of $66,394. It ranks 125th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lawrenceville?
The median homeowner in Lawrenceville pays $2,719 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Lawrenceville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lawrenceville?
The median home value in Lawrenceville is $350,600, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
30,954 people live in Lawrenceville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.