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Laurel, FL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Logan

Working in Laurel -salaries realistic?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 11,868, Laurel is a small town. Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing...

15 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Colton Gonzalez

Housing market in Laurel right now

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a small town city with about 11,868 people. Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit n...

12 replies 8 upvotes housing
Colton Gonzalez

What Laurel does better than anywhere else

Hello, Been living here since 2007. Rent is about $1,411/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $450,200, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families ...

4 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Logan

Is Laurel walkable?

Hey, Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely frien...

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Roman F.

Moving to Laurel for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 11,868, Laurel is a small town. Median household income is $89,282, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can b...

3 replies 10 upvotes moving
Axel White

Best companies to work for in Laurel?

I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 11,868, Laurel is a small town. Household incomes average around $89,282 in Laurel. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoo...

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Colton Gonzalez

Remote worker thinking about Laurel

I'm a 47-year-old accountant and Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Homes are going for about $450,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Laurel sits at 187.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The sch...

4 replies 4 upvotes moving
Landon M.

Best hidden gems in Laurel

Random thought, The median home value here is around $450,200, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $89,282, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $89,282 in Laurel. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community i...

3 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
chicago_melanie

Weekend activities in Laurel?

Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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