City profile
Lawrence, IN
Marion County · Population 49,517
Lawrence is a town in Marion County, IN with about 49,517 residents and a typical home value near $230,000. It is 11 miles from Carmel, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
186
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$230,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,407
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
84
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
19 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 63% Democratic / 35% Republican
Community
Population
49,517
Black population
28.6%
County
Marion County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 49,517 residents
- Typical home value about $230,000
- 11 miles from Carmel, IN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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