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Laurel, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
29,594
Population
6,217/sq mi density
$94,063
Median Income
$46,598 per capita
$367,300
Home Value
$472,744 Zillow
$1,878
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
476
Violent Crime/100K
3,436 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,063 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$367,300 home value, $1,878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
476 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$367,300
30% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,878/mo
61% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
43.9%
33% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
12,501
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$367,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$472,744
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median List Price
$402,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
43.9%
Owner-Occupied
56.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,878/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,912/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
82 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
23.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$261
Active Inventory
61
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
43.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $367,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,744 |
| Median Sale Price | $395,000 |
| Median List Price | $402,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $261 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,878 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,912 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 82 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.0% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 61 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $261 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 43.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 12,501 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |