Housing & Real Estate — Lawrence, Kansas
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 44,034 |
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| Occupied | 40,959 |
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| Vacant | 3,075 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 17,553 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 23,406 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $292,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$355,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,054/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,659/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 19.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 42.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 6,876 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 6,886 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 7,068 |
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| Built before 1960 | 7,608 |
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| Median Year Built | 1987 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
