The City of Lawrence is a growing community conveniently located just north of Indianapolis with easy access to major interstate highways including I-69, I-70, I-65 and I-74. For businesses and commercial purposes, it is also located less than three hours from Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus and Louisville and only 20 minutes from the Indianapolis International Airport.
Landmarks:
Historic Fort Benjamin Harrison, located in the 1,700-acre Fort Harrison State Park.
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Homes:
$116,200, above state average
Home Ownership Rate:
75.8%, above state average
Median Household income:
$47,838, above state average
Academics
The ninth largest school district in the state, the MSD of Lawrence Township serves just under 16,000 students. Throughout Indiana, Lawrence Township is recognized as a "lighthouse" school district, a reputation built over the years based on the district's award-winning staff, high-achieving students, supportive community, innovative educational programs, and nationally recognized character education initiative.
Parks and Recreation
Variety of eating experiences:
14 locally owned ethnic restaurants populate our City's International District along Pendleton Pike. 8 ethnic grocery stores and bakeries serve our community.
Lawrence Churches:
17 Churches lie in the City of Lawrence many of them serve a strong ethnic population, such as St Lawrence Catholic Church with its strong Hispanic membership, and Korean Methodist Church serving the Korean population. (Lawrence Churches)
Soccer Complex:
Featured in USA Today, 21 fields provides a recreational outlet for citizens of the world who view "football" as the only sport.
