West Lawrence
Neighborhood in Lawrence, Kansas
Douglas County 66047, 66049
Contemporary Traditionals with unique touches
Built primarily from the 2000s through today, contemporary Traditional houses with a few Craftsman and ranch-style touches line the streets of West Lawrence. Their exteriors show a mix of stucco, wood, brick and stone veneer sidings. Tiled roofing covers many houses; others feature distinct designs like turrets and slanted skillion roofs. Walking paths weave through the subdivisions, where neighbors chat while out on evening walks. Lots of up to a half-acre provide space for backyard pools and lawn decorations during the holidays. Many houses here have footprints exceeding 3,000 square feet and some can reach up to about 5,000 square feet. Price points go from just under $500,000 on the north end of West Lawrence to about $700,000 around the center of the neighborhood. The houses near Lake Alvamar on the south end can run between $900,000 and $1.2 million. John Huntington, a Realtor with McGrew Real Estate and West Lawrence resident, says his neighbors “just want a really nice place to live. It’s not like it’s next to a golf course or anything like that. It’s just newer construction and a nice style of houses.”
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Steaks, craft beers and pastries around West Sixth and Wakarusa
The Six Mile Chop House and Tavern is a local favorite for steaks. It’s a walk down from Johnny’s Tavern West, where patrons can enjoy pub fare and cold beers and catch up on sports. The Salty Iguana serves Mexican fare, with cheese-dipped tortilla chips being a popular appetizer before patrons tackle their main course. The stylish and upscale J. Wilson’s provides another bar and spot for steaks and seafood. Patrons can also pair their meals with a wine, house cocktail or local craft brew. Tous Les Jours is a Korean and French pastry shop that makes anything from strawberry-filled croissants sprinkled with powdered sugar to macaroons and iced lattes. The Lawrence Beer Company West is a brewpub where patrons can enjoy drinks around an outdoor fireplace. Grocery stores like Dillons and Sprouts Farmers Market exist in the main shopping area around West Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive.
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Just a few miles to Clinton State Park
West Lawrence is home to DeVictor Park, a green space with rolling hills and amenities like a playground and treehouse. About 2 miles south is the 1,400-acre Clinton State Park, the anchor to an even larger outdoor area. The expansive green space forms the northern shore of the 7,000-acre Clinton Lake reservoir, a summertime destination for sports like kayaking and water skiing. Anglers enjoy fishing for trout here, while avid campers will find many sites for the night. Bikers and hikers can also explore the habitats on more than 20 miles of trail. Along the way, they might come across some deer or pass under archways of tree limbs. The park also has an 18-hole disc golf course and archery range. At the nearby Mutt Run Off-Leash Dog Park, visitors can let their pets roam the meadows. They can also stop by the Sesquicentennial Point, a distinct stone monument on a hill tracing Lawrence’s history.
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Highly rated public and private schools in West Lawrence
Students here can attend highly-rated schools at all levels, including private institutions. West Lawrence is home to Langston Hughes Elementary School, which receives an A from ratings site Niche. The elementary school, which opened at the turn of the 21st century, is one of several sites in Lawrence that honors the great Harlem Renaissance poet who spent most of his childhood in town. Activities at Langston Hughes Elementary include a summer Novice Music program that introduces fourth and fifth graders to various instrument groups. Students can then go on to Southwest Middle School and Lawrence Free State High School, which both receive A-minus grades from Niche. Renowned for its science emphasis, Lawrence Free State’s extracurriculars include a robotics team and a Women in STEM club. West Lawrence is home to the Corpus Christi Catholic School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Bishop Seabury Academy, a private sixth- to 12th-grade institution, is just outside the neighborhood and receives an A-plus from Niche. Niche ranks it as the best private high school and college prep private high school in Kansas.
South Lawrence Trafficway connection to I-70 commuter route
The South Lawrence Trafficway — the name for the local stretch of U.S. Highway 40 — connects to Interstate 70 roughly 4 miles north of the neighborhood. Commuters take the interstate to reach both Topeka and Kansas City. The Lawrence Transit provides alternative transportation, with bus stops along Wakarusa Drive. West Sixth Street provides a direct route to the city’s downtown, about 5 miles east of West Lawrence. For flights, many here go to the Kansas City International Airport, about 58 miles from the neighborhood. The LMH Health West Campus, about a mile north of the neighborhood, addresses medical needs. The neighborhood is also about 5 miles east of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital.Special events at Corpus Christi Catholic Church and Clinton State Park
The Corpus Christi Catholic Church puts on events throughout the year ranging from small gatherings like an August ice cream social and an October bingo night to a two-day Feast of Corpus Christi weekend in May or June. Clinton State Park also hosts events like its Sunflower Campout in July. The event invites families to spend a day at the park to try various outdoor activities. The Great Plains Art & Music Festival occurs on the last Saturday in September near the Sesquicentennial Point. In addition to a lineup of live music acts, goers can indulge in food truck fare and browse the many works of art vendors.
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Important to know
West Lawrence has an overall CAP Index crime score of three out of 10, putting it slightly below the national average.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Trenton Gallagher
Trenton Gallagher
ReeceNichols - Leawood
(913) 379-3220
40 Total Sales
1 in West Lawrence
$575,000 Price
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Crystal Swearingen
Crystal Swearingen
CRYSTAL CLEAR REALTY
(785) 453-3864
93 Total Sales
7 in West Lawrence
$455K - $819K Price Range
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Darrell Mooney
DM
Darrell Mooney
Responds QuicklyPia Friend Realty
(800) 994-4742
129 Total Sales
5 in West Lawrence
$336K - $410K Price Range
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Gayle Houser
Gayle Houser
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(816) 203-3637
95 Total Sales
2 in West Lawrence
$381K - $435K Price Range
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MICHELLE ROBERTS-FREEMAN
MICHELLE ROBERTS-FREEMAN
Responds QuicklySTEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC
(785) 648-1613
99 Total Sales
8 in West Lawrence
$290K - $810K Price Range
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Dana Dayton Miller
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Dana Dayton Miller
Responds QuicklyJuncture
(816) 439-7056
46 Total Sales
1 in West Lawrence
$212,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
DeVictor Park Trailhead
Clinton Lake Sports Complex
Mutt Run
Rotary Arboretum
Buford M. Watson Jr. Park
Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center
Green Meadows Park
Pat Dawson Billings Nature Area
Rock Chalk Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Lawrence | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Lawrence Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Lawrence, Lawrence sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in West Lawrence, Lawrence over the last 12 months is $495,000, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$515,000
Median Sale Price
$495,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$549,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$378,300
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
174
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,015
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,039
Significantly above the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,821
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 101 - 3pm
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Saturday, May 1011am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,190 - $1,985 per month
- Pinnacle Woods Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 690+ Sq Ft
- 5000 Clinton Pkwy
- Lawrence, KS
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$1,105 - $2,450 per month
- Ironwood Court and Park West Apartments
- 1-4 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 812+ Sq Ft
- 1501 George Williams Way
- Lawrence, KS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,537
Median Age
37
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,170
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,055
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
71.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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