Lawrence, New York

About Lawrence

Lawrence, NY is a close-knit town located in southeastern New York, home to 6,807 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lawrence is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,830 residents per square mile.

📰 Lawrence News Today

• As ICE cooperation ban nears, will St. Lawrence Co. comply or defy? WWNY · Aug 18
• Horoscopes August 15, 2026: Jennifer Lawrence, having an open mind is good The Mercury News · Aug 15
• William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District The New York Times · Aug 4
• Lawrence Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Bengals Acquire Dexter Lawrence II From Giants | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE Cincinnati Bengals · Apr 19

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lawrence Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Lawrence — but the New York one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,807.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Rock Hall · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lawrence

• Lawrence Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lawrence

• LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BROADWAY CAMPUS
• LAWRENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL AT BROADWAY CAMPUS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lawrence

🏘️ Nearby Communities