At a Glance
Median Income
$52,094
$23,549 per capita
Home Value
$221,300
Zillow: $408,273
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.8% smoking rate
How Laurel Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel Bay a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurel Bay residents earn a median household income of $52,094 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,549. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel Bay is $221,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,273. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 38.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
20.4% of adults in Laurel Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel Bay has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,627
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density1,353/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,094
Per Capita$23,549
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A
Home Value$221,300
Rent$1,375
Ownership24.2%
Zillow$408,273
Housing Units2,021
Rent Burden38.5%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation36 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurel Bay was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.