Lawrence

Lawrence is a market unlike any other in our region — a historic college town built around the University of Kansas and one of the most walkable downtowns in the Midwest. The Shopper Team helps buyers and sellers across Lawrence and Douglas County, from historic homes near campus to new construction and acreage outside the city. Browse active listings below and use the guide to get oriented.

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Living in Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County and the sixth-largest city in Kansas, estimated at 96,367 residents as of July 1, 2025. Founded in 1854 by the New England Emigrant Aid Company as a Free-State town during the Bleeding Kansas era — and named for abolitionist Amos A. Lawrence — it is best known today as the home of the University of Kansas and a lively historic downtown along Massachusetts Street.

96,367

Population (2025 est.)

$65,009

Median household income

$292,700

Median home value

43.6%

Homeownership rate

19.8 min

Mean commute

55.8%

Bachelor’s degree +

Figures: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Lawrence city, Kansas (population estimate July 1, 2025; income, home value, homeownership, commute, and education 2020–2024).

Schools

Public schools are part of Lawrence USD 497, which operates about 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools (Lawrence High and Free State High). Higher education anchors the city: the University of Kansas (founded 1866) and Haskell Indian Nations University (1884). We’re glad to confirm the schools tied to any specific address.

Working in Lawrence

The University of Kansas is by far the largest employer, alongside LMH Health (Lawrence Memorial Hospital), Lawrence USD 497, Maximus, and Hallmark Cards. The large university presence also helps explain a lower owner-occupancy rate than surrounding suburbs, since many residents are students who rent.

Parks & Things to Do

Outdoor and cultural draws include Clinton Lake and its state park, the historic Massachusetts Street downtown, South Park and Centennial Park, and the Watkins Museum of History and Liberty Hall.

Lawrence Real Estate

Lawrence offers everything from historic homes near downtown and campus to newer subdivisions on the western and southern edges. Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median owner-occupied home value is $292,700. Explore current listings below.

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Lawrence Questions People Ask

Frequently Asked

What is the population of Lawrence, Kansas?

Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County and the sixth-largest city in Kansas. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population at 96,367 as of July 1, 2025.

How much do homes cost in Lawrence?

Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median value of owner-occupied homes in Lawrence is $292,700. Search current listings for live, address-specific pricing.

What school district serves Lawrence?

Public schools in Lawrence are part of Lawrence USD 497, which operates about 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

What is Lawrence known for?

Lawrence is known as the home of the University of Kansas, for its Free-State founding in 1854, and for its historic Massachusetts Street downtown.

How far is Lawrence from Kansas City?

Lawrence sits west of the Kansas City metro along I-70 and K-10. The Census Bureau reports a mean commute of about 19.8 minutes for Lawrence workers.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Lawrence city, Kansas); city, county, and school-district sources. Information is deemed reliable but should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.