Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Lawrence Township Mercer
Lawrence Township Mercer, NJ Area Guide
A tranquil town midway between Philadelphia and NYC
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Located about five miles north of Trenton, Lawrence is a picturesque township revered for its diverse community and small-town charm. Lawrence offers residents the feel of an idyllic town along with quick access to several colleges and multiple metropolitan areas.
Being largely residential, Lawrence contains a wide variety of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent along tranquil, tree-lined streets. Lawrence exudes a peaceful atmosphere overall, with broad stretches of open space, densely wooded areas, and numerous scenic parks.
Lawrence also touts suburban amenities like Mercer Mall and Quaker Bridge Mall on the eastern side of town. Convenience to Rider University and the College of New Jersey makes Lawrence a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff seeking a rental close to campus. Both Philadelphia and NYC are each within an hour’s driving distance of the town, placing residents within close reach of countless metropolitan delights.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,185
Average: $140,028
Education
14,280
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,588
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lawrence Township Mercer has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Terhune Orchards
- Lawrence Nature Center
- Drexel Woods Park
- Princeton Battlefield State Park
- Marquand Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.