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Lawrence Township, NJ

Lawrence Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located at the crossroads between the Delaware Valley region to the southwest and the Raritan Valley region to the northeast, the township is an outer-ring suburb of New York City in the New York Metropolitan area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, while also directly bordering the Philadelphia metropolitan area and is part of the Federal Communications Commission's Philadelphia Designated Market Area.

The home of the prestigious Lawrenceville School, Rider University, and the site of the Quaker Bridge Mall, the township is a regional commercial and cultural hub of central New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 33,077, a decrease of 395 (−1.2%) from the 2010 census count of 33,472, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,313 (+14.8%) from the 29,159 counted in the 2000 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 21.98 square miles (56.94 km2), including 21.73 square miles (56.27 km2) of land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2) of water (1.17%).

Lawrenceville (with a 2010 Census population of 3,887]) is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located within Lawrence Township.

Residents also have access to top-notch healthcare facilities, including the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, ensuring quality medical services within the community. Capital Health Wellness provides various health and wellness services including fitness classes, nutrition counseling, and wellness workshops. Princeton Integrative Health offers holistic wellness services such as acupuncture, massage therapy, and herbal medicine consultations. Gratitude Yoga specializes in Bikram yoga classes conducted in a heated room, promoting detoxification and deep stretching. NovaCare Rehabilitation offers personalized physical therapy programs for pain management, injury recovery, and improving mobility. Yoga for Vitality is known for its alignment-based yoga classes and workshops focusing on strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.

Top sites in Lawrence Township, NJ: Grounds for Sculpture, Bury the Hatchet, Sayen House and Gardens. 

Population: Approximately 33,000 (latest census data). Elevation: 72 feet (22 meters). Area: 21.6 square miles (55.9 km²). ZIP Code: 08648. Area code: 609. 

FAQs

What is the average income in Lawrence Township NJ?

In 2022, the median household income of Lawrence Township households was $121,792. Lawrence Township households made slightly more than Bergenfield households ($121,738) and Franklin Township households ($121,193). However, 2.6% of Lawrence Township families live in poverty.

Is Lawrence Township, NJ A good place to live?

Lawrence Township is located in New Jersey with a population of 32,636. Lawrence Township is in Mercer County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Lawrence Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

What is the crime rate in Lawrence Township, NJ?

The crime rate in Lawrence Township is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 17 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Lawrence Township is 1 in 59. Based on FBI crime data, Lawrence Township is not one of the safest communities in America.

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New Jersey Demographics

Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center

Capital Health Wellness

Princeton Integrative Health

Gratitude Yoga

NovaCare Rehabilitation

Yoga for Vitality

Grounds for Sculpture

Bury the Hatchet

Sayen House and Gardens

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