Located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, Gwinnett County’s Lawrenceville is a slow-paced suburban area known for top-rated schools like the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology, and for its history as the second oldest city in metro Atlanta. As of Spring 2024, “Lawrenceville’s currently witnessing a surge in positive commercial and residential development,” says Allyson Harris, a Gwinnett County resident and Real Estate Professional, “so there’s been an increase in the city's overall value.” Within this traditional bedroom community, residents can enjoy a local downtown dining scene, the Aurora Theatre for live performances, and baseball games at Coolray Field Ball Park.
The historical Gwinnett County courthouse sits in the center of downtown Lawrenceville.
Lawrenceville has several historical markers throughout the city.
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A primarily residential community
Lawrenceville sits primarily on flat land with a few rolling hills on winding residential streets; many streets and lots are shaded by oaks. Homes here are primarily spacious, split-level and ranch-style homes set on well-manicured lots; three-bedroom homes are priced in the upper $300,000s while five-bedrooms reach the $600,000s. Gated communities like The Enclave at Stonehaven and Village at Telfair offer homes built between 2000 and 2016, while older subdivisions like River Colony feature homes from the late 1980s. Homes here typically sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 42 days, with a typical sale of $405,325, up 6% from the home sale price over the previous year.
Townhomes are an option for Lawrenceville residents.
The Knollwood Lakes subdivision in Lawrenceville offers contemporary style homes.
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School Zone Enforcement Cameras keep students safe
Lawrenceville students can attend schools within one of the largest districts in Georgia, Gwinnett County public schools, which earns an overall A-minus from Niche. They might start at the B-minus rated Lawrenceville Elementary, then advance to the A-rated Alton C. Crews Middle School. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology currently ranks as one of the best high schools in the state, earning an A-plus. In August of 2022, Lawrenceville implemented their School Zone Enforcement Cameras program, intended to reduce the amount of speeding in school zones. As of February 2024, the program caused an overall speed decrease of 92.5% according to the community’s official website.
Crews Middle School is home to over 900 students from the surrounding area.
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology it's a great place for local students.
Lawrenceville Elementary School can be found in the heart of Downtown Lawrenceville.
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New dog park expected to open in summer ’24
For a day outdoors, the 162-acre Rhodes Jordan Park features a 22-acre lake for fishing and boating, as well as a communal swimming pool. The 91-acre Alexander Park on Old Snellville Highway offers paved walking trails and an 18-hole flying-disc golf course for some friendly competition. In the heart of downtown, Lawrenceville Lawn has a playground, walking paths and plans to build a .41-acre dog park complete with an agility area and security fencing.
Lawrenceville Lawn's monument from the Rotary Club is featured at the park.
Lawrenceville is home to several new playgrounds, including this one at The Lawn.
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Shop, catch a show and dine in the walkable downtown
Downtown Lawrenceville, considered the most walkable part of town, offers cozy eateries like The Peachtree Café and Papi's Cuban & Caribbean Grill, as well as lively bars like Local Republic and Universal Joint. Two key features of Lawrenceville’s buzzing downtown are Aurora Theatre, offering live theater productions and comedy acts, and the Lawrenceville Arts Center, a 500-seat venue used mostly for community events. For a day of shopping, Sugarloaf Mills mall offers stores like H&M and GUESS, while the Mall of Georgia, the state’s largest mall, is only 8 miles away in Buford. Stock up at chain grocery stores like Sprouts and Publix, or specialty markets like Charlotteway Tropical and Acro Sugarloaf Afro-Carib Market, offering international goods.
The Peachtree Café is one of the hottest breakfast and brunch restaurants in Lawrenceville.
For authentic Cuban cuisine visit Papi’s restaurant in Lawrenceville.
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Getting to downtown Atlanta
Commuters can travel the 34 miles to/from Atlanta via Route 29 and Highway 316 in about 33 minutes, or take Gwinnett County Transit commuter routes directly into downtown Atlanta. The private Briscoe Field Airport is about 2 miles northeast of Lawrenceville, while Hartsfield-Jackson International (ATL) is 44 miles away. Northside Hospital Gwinnett is in the heart of the city, accessible through Duluth Highway.
Lawrenceville residents can travel out of the Gwinnett County Airport.
Northside Hospital Gwinnett is central to Lawrenceville with quick routes to Atlanta.
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On average, homes in Lawrenceville, GA sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Lawrenceville, GA over the last 12 months is $394,900, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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