Housing by town in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania has 30 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $831 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $696 in 2015–2019 (+19.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Slippery Rock Township (Lawrence County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,552) and Wampum the lowest ($611).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $831 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 24.2%
- Median household income
- $61,931
- Places
- 30
Cities, towns and townships in Lawrence County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer | $869 | 19.8% | $65,893 | $122,700 | $1,437 |
| Ellport | $853 | 11.8% | $74,625 | $165,100 | $2,050 |
| Ellwood City | $865 | 29.5% | $67,138 | $122,800 | $1,755 |
| Enon Valley | $725 | 32.6% | $76,250 | $115,800 | $1,845 |
| Hickory Township (Lawrence County) | $937 | 16.2% | $74,478 | $180,200 | $1,893 |
| Little Beaver Township | $671 | 8.3% | $60,938 | $153,000 | $1,724 |
| Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) | $872 | 9.4% | $65,370 | $134,500 | $1,478 |
| Neshannock Township | $1,049 | 21.0% | $83,115 | $212,100 | $3,527 |
| New Beaver | $700 | 17.7% | $61,417 | $135,600 | $1,590 |
| New Castle | $741 | 45.2% | $42,219 | $77,400 | $1,557 |
| New Wilmington | $977 | 43.3% | $73,696 | $209,800 | $2,157 |
| North Beaver Township | $970 | 7.5% | $70,828 | $174,500 | $1,980 |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | $1,040 | 11.2% | $86,576 | $204,800 | $2,320 |
| Plain Grove Township | $1,072 | 20.6% | $70,750 | $218,100 | $2,327 |
| Pulaski Township (Lawrence County) | $812 | 13.5% | $74,583 | $158,300 | $2,319 |
| S.N.P.J. | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Scott Township (Lawrence County) | $1,063 | 6.0% | $83,602 | $189,100 | $2,104 |
| Shenango Township (Lawrence County) | $735 | 11.3% | $77,522 | $169,100 | $2,200 |
| Slippery Rock Township (Lawrence County) | $1,552 | 6.4% | $78,583 | $190,600 | $1,809 |
| South New Castle | $933 | 14.1% | $69,375 | $104,100 | $1,429 |
| Taylor Township (Lawrence County) | $826 | 42.8% | $43,676 | $107,700 | $1,656 |
| Union Township (Lawrence County) | $1,176 | 11.4% | $64,826 | $119,100 | $1,699 |
| Volant | $1,075 | 27.5% | $66,250 | $120,800 | $2,063 |
| Wampum | $611 | 37.6% | $48,929 | $115,000 | $1,476 |
| Washington Township (Lawrence County) | $1,095 | 20.4% | $72,188 | $220,600 | $2,055 |
| Wayne Township (Lawrence County) | $817 | 15.7% | $74,375 | $150,900 | $1,898 |
| Wilmington Township (Lawrence County) | $859 | 17.9% | $72,557 | $238,200 | $2,335 |
Unincorporated communities in Lawrence County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Northwest | — | 5.5% | $72,500 | $155,300 | $2,628 |
| Oakland (community, Lawrence County) | $1,034 | 14.6% | $63,372 | $125,800 | $1,625 |
| Oakwood | $850 | 4.0% | $71,583 | $118,400 | $1,717 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,250 | $30,450 | $48,650 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,800 | $55,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,150 | $62,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,450 | $69,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,950 | $75,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,450 | $80,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,900 | $86,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,400 | $91,750 |
How the places in Lawrence County rank across Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania places ranked by median rent
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- Pennsylvania places ranked by median household income
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- Pennsylvania places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- Pennsylvania places ranked by commute time
Crime reported to police in Lawrence County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 | 74 | 533 | 709 | 75,171 | 13 of 14 |
| 2025 | 135 | 183 | 602 | 816 | 73,815 | 12 of 14 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lawrence County recorded 135 violent and 602 property crimes, 183 and 816 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lawrence County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Police Department | 21,192 | 103 | 356 |
| State Police: Lawrence County | 15,355 | 19 | 71 |
| Neshannock Township Police Department | 9,597 | 0 | 9 |
| Shenango Township Police Department, Lawrence County | 7,599 | 2 | 22 |
| Union Township Police Department, Lawrence County | 4,839 | 10 | 123 |
| North Beaver Police Department | 3,942 | 0 | 2 |
| Pulaski Township Police Department, Lawrence County | 3,029 | 1 | 6 |
| Mahoning Township Police Department, Lawrence County | 2,618 | 0 | 0 |
| Wayne Township Police Department | 2,400 | — | — |
| New Wilmington Police Department | 2,087 | 0 | 10 |
| New Beaver Police Department | 1,335 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Beaver Township Police Department | 1,186 | 0 | 0 |
| Bessemer Police Department | 1,036 | 0 | 3 |
| Wampum Police Department | 539 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Lawrence County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16101 | 30,767 | $725 | $110,600 | $51,128 | 30.6% |
| 16117 | 15,786 | $893 | $153,600 | $73,045 | 22.7% |
| 16105 | 15,418 | $1,044 | $183,500 | $65,855 | 23.6% |
| 16102 | 4,929 | $1,006 | $104,900 | $56,053 | 19.9% |
| 16156 | 3,431 | $1,132 | $221,400 | $69,054 | 17.7% |
| 16157 | 2,840 | $667 | $158,800 | $60,345 | 19.9% |
| 16116 | 2,727 | $688 | $130,800 | $69,559 | 7.2% |
| 16120 | 2,221 | $678 | $164,900 | $65,750 | 15.5% |
| 16143 | 2,100 | $741 | $174,800 | $85,375 | 7.4% |
| 16141 | 2,033 | $700 | $173,300 | $73,910 | 11.2% |
| 16112 | 1,322 | $869 | $154,500 | $74,821 | 14.0% |
| 16172 | 983 | — | — | — | — |
| 16160 | 909 | $797 | $106,900 | $44,510 | 41.9% |
| 16132 | 327 | $1,025 | — | $57,650 | 26.3% |
| 16140 | 293 | — | — | — | 22.1% |
| 16155 | 98 | $1,125 | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Lawrence County
What is the crime rate in Lawrence County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lawrence County recorded 183 violent and 816 property crimes per 100,000 residents (135 violent and 602 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lawrence County has the highest rent?
Slippery Rock Township (Lawrence County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,552 (±$1,224) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lawrence County has the lowest rent?
Wampum has the lowest median gross rent, $611 (±$28) a month.
What is the median rent in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Lawrence County is $831 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lawrence County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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