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Moving to Lawrence, NY
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About Lawrence
Lawrence is a village in the Town of Hempstead on Long Island's South Shore, with 6,809 residents at the 2020 census. One of the storied Five Towns — the villages of Lawrence and Cedarhurst, the hamlets of Woodmere and Inwood, "The Hewletts," and Woodsburgh — it sits adjacent to the Queens border and near Reynolds Channel.



Home prices in Lawrence
Home prices in Lawrence vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Lawrence
- Rock Hall Museum — 1767 Georgian manor, a Town of Hempstead museum in the village.
- The village's "Back Lawrence" mansions.
- Lawrence's village parks and recreation facilities.
- Central Avenue shopping (nearby Cedarhurst).
- Nearby Atlantic Beach's ocean beaches.
- The Lawrence Beach Club (nearby Atlantic Beach).
Commuting from Lawrence
- LIRR Far Rockaway Branch; Lawrence station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday trip to Penn Station: approximately 40–45 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Lawrence
Public schools: Lawrence Union Free School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lawrence FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lawrence, NY?
Home prices in Lawrence vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Lawrence, NY?
LIRR Far Rockaway Branch; Lawrence station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Lawrence, NY?
Lawrence is served by Lawrence Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.