At a Glance
Median Income
$61,534
$34,044 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $205,356
Median Rent
$742/mo
12.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
16.3% smoking rate
How Laurel Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel Hill a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurel Hill residents earn a median household income of $61,534 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,044. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,597 business establishments, including 599 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel Hill is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,356. Median rent is $742/month, with 12.3% 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.
Education
7.0% of adults in Laurel Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel Hill has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,534
Per Capita$34,044
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$19,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$742
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$205,356
Housing Units270
Rent Burden12.3%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain59.8 in/yr
Elevation269 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute38 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Laurel Hill was founded in 1895.
The median home in Laurel Hill was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 599 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.