At a Glance
Median Income
$89,282
$58,007 per capita
Home Value
$450,200
Zillow: $494,288
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Laurel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurel residents earn a median household income of $89,282 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,007. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,213 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel is $450,200 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $494,288. Median rent is $1,411/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Laurel reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,852/100K.
Education
41.9% of adults in Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,868
Median Age62.9 yrs
Density1,307/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,282
Per Capita$58,007
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
B+
Home Value$450,200
Rent$1,411
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$494,288
Housing Units7,201
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,852/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurel was built in 1984.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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