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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Isaac Morales

Laurel vs Austin -which is better?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,878 for rent here. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks in advance! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene...

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Aurora P.

Best neighborhoods in Laurel

First post here. Homes are going for about $367,300 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes a...

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Logan

What's it really like living in Laurel?

Crime rate is something to consider -Laurel sits at 476.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $367,300, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,594 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a re...

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Jordan

Anyone regret moving to Laurel?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 16 years and Median household income is $94,063, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $367,300, which seems about average. It's a a s...

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Aaron Moore

Studio apartments in Laurel -options?

Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,878 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,594 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place if y...

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Jordan

Honest thoughts on life in Laurel

Random thought, I'm retired and Median household income is $94,063, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $94,063 in Laurel. Homes are going for about $367,300 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,594 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if y...

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Jordan

Should I move to Laurel or stay in Memphis?

Hey, You can expect to pay around $1,878 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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columbus_eleanor

Day-to-day life in Laurel, MD

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 17 years and You can expect to pay around $1,878 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Laurel sits at 476.5 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, b...

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Ian N.

Moving from Tucson to Laurel next month

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to...

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Aurora P.

Anyone else love living in Laurel?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $367,300 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,878 for rent here. Rent is about $1,878/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating th...

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Adeline Morgan

Housing in Laurel compared to Portland

Random thought, I work in retail and You can expect to pay around $1,878 for rent here. With a population of 29,594, Laurel is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,594 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighb...

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Aaron Moore

Rent in Laurel getting crazy

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in engineering and Homes are going for about $367,300 on average. Rent is about $1,878/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $367,300, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It...

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Ian N.

Job market in Laurel for tech?

So, The median home value here is around $367,300, which seems about average. With a population of 29,594, Laurel is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? Public t...

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Ian N.

Laurel vs Nashville -which is better?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 50s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,594 people. The median home value here is around $367,300, which seems about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system vari...

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Roman Walker

Most overrated things about Laurel

I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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