Lawrence is a vibrant and historic city in northeast Kansas known for its lively arts scene, welcoming community, and beautiful tree-lined neighborhoods. Located along the Kansas River between Kansas City and Topeka, Kansas, Lawrence offers a unique blend of small-city charm and cultural energy.
The city is home to University of Kansas, which brings a dynamic college-town atmosphere along with major sporting events, performing arts, and educational opportunities. Downtown Lawrence is centered around the vibrant Massachusetts Street—often called “Mass Street”—featuring locally owned shops, restaurants, galleries, and live music venues.
Outdoor recreation is also a major draw, with nearby destinations like Clinton Lake offering boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. Lawrence also boasts an extensive parks and trails system that makes it easy to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.
With a strong sense of community, thriving arts and culture, excellent schools, and easy access to both Kansas City and Topeka, Lawrence offers a lively and welcoming place to call home.
102,247 people live in Lawrence, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $38,282. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lawrence, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including JBs Tacos, Great Blue Heron Outdoors, and Bubble Box.
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| Dining | 2.5 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.7 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.46 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.08 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.69 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.46 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.1 miles | 11 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.01 miles | 10 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.22 miles | 53 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.46 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.62 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.28 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.25 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.6 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.79 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.47 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.82 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.77 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.51 miles | 27 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.76 miles | 40 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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Lawrence has 43,804 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lawrence do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 102,247 people call Lawrence home. The population density is 4,082.065 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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