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Lawtey, FL


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Lawtey, Florida

Lawtey, Florida, in Bradford county, is 31 miles NE of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 31 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 656.

The People and Families of Lawtey

In Lawtey, about 51% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Lawtey is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lawtey had a median family income of $27,375.

Lawtey Housing

About 69% of housing units in Lawtey are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in Lawtey are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Florida.

Commuting

In Lawtey, 99% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Lawtey. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Lawtey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLawtey Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lawtey Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Lawtey Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lawtey, FL

Comparing Lawtey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults21
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone44
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