At a Glance
Median Income
$51,633
$26,073 per capita
Home Value
$138,100
Zillow: $191,314
Median Rent
$1,171/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
20.4% smoking rate
How Laurel Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel Lake 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 Lake residents earn a median household income of $51,633 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,073. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel Lake is $138,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,314. Median rent is $1,171/month, with 37.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
9.7% of adults in Laurel Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel Lake has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,514
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,445/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,633
Per Capita$26,073
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,100
Rent$1,171
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$191,314
Housing Units1,013
Rent Burden37.9%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation65 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurel Lake was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.