The Town FilesLawrenceville, Virginia
Town in Brunswick County · population 1,014 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,700
- Household income
- $33,611
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 32.2
Lawrenceville is a town of 1,014 people in Brunswick County, Virginia. The median home is worth $126,700, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 93% of Virginia towns.
How Lawrenceville ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lawrenceville is worth $126,700, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $33,611, which is more affordable than 51% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $837 a month. 35.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lawrenceville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $837 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $33,611 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 35.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lawrenceville
| People | Lawrenceville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 13.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 91.8% |
Weather in Lawrenceville
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 46.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.9 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrenceville since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 14, 1986 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 1, 1991.
Severe weather in Brunswick County since 1996
Brunswick County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
Jobs and pay in Brunswick County
Brunswick County had 3,307 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,409 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Lawrenceville itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Lawrenceville
5 public schools with 1,211 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High | 9-12 | 422 | 16.2 |
| Totaro Elementary | PK-5 | 310 | 16.3 |
| James S. Russell Middle | 6-8 | 295 | 16.4 |
| Meherrin Powellton Elementary | PK-5 | 184 | 13.1 |
| Southside L.I.N.K. Project/Brunswick Co | Other | — | — |
Towns near Lawrenceville
- La Crosse, VA13.9 mi · 614 people · home $105,400
- South Hill, VA15.4 mi · 4,690 people · home $242,700
- Emporia, VA18.1 mi · 5,766 people · home $148,500
- Bracey, VA18.8 mi · 1,372 people · home $238,300
- Kenbridge, VA20.7 mi · 1,112 people · home $154,400
- Gaston, NC21.4 mi · 1,008 people · home $77,200
- Jarratt, VA21.7 mi · 652 people · home $216,700
- South Rosemary, NC22.3 mi · 2,753 people · home $86,800
Lawrenceville questions
Is Lawrenceville, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lawrenceville scores better for retirees than 55% of Virginia towns and quieter than 56%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.2).
How much does a house cost in Lawrenceville?
The median owner-occupied home in Lawrenceville is valued at $126,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,611, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $837 a month.
What is the weather like in Lawrenceville?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.2 inches of precipitation a year and 5.9 inches of snow.
Does Lawrenceville get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrenceville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 14, 1986. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)