Marion County, Indiana
Lawrence Real Estate and Local Guide
Lawrence is a mid-sized city on the northeast side of Indianapolis and one of the four excluded cities within Marion County. Its identity centers on the redeveloped Fort Benjamin Harrison, which anchors parks, arts, and residential neighborhoods. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lawrence best.
About the area
Living in Lawrence, IN
The city is named for Captain James Lawrence, a naval hero of the War of 1812.
The housing market
Homes in Lawrence
- About 66% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 64% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $220,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lawrence home
Fort Harrison State Park
State park on the grounds of the former Fort Benjamin Harrison military post
Fort Ben Cultural Campus
Arts hub with the Theater at the Fort, an amphitheater, and public art, backed by a Lilly Endowment grant
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Historic military post established in 1906, now a redeveloped community district
Fort Harrison State Park
Includes Fall Creek, trails, and woodlands in the northwest part of the city
Neighborhoods
Lawrence areas to know
Oaklandon
Historic neighborhood founded in 1849
Fort Ben
Historic military post turned community district near the state park
Indian Lake
Lakeside neighborhood on the northeast side
Lanesville
The oldest part of Lawrence, near Pendleton Pike
The Pike
Corridor centered on Pendleton Pike (U.S. Route 36)
Sunnyside
Neighborhood near the Fort Ben city center
Geist's Edge
Lakeside-living neighborhood near Geist Reservoir
The Ridge
Neighborhood in the southeastern corner of the city
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.