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Quinn Foster

How much do you pay for rent in Laurel?

Hi all, I work in government and Homes are going for about $110,200 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

2 replies 13 upvotes housing
columbus_eleanor

Worst things about Laurel nobody talks about

Anyone else feel this way? I work in education and With a population of 17,129, Laurel is a small town. Homes are going for about $110,200 on average. It's a a small town city with about 17,129 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's ...

0 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Adam Morgan

Housing market in Laurel right now

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 17,129, Laurel is a small town. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 25.9%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. ...

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Adam Morgan

Weekend activities in Laurel?

Hey everyone, It's a a small town city with about 17,129 people. Homes are going for about $110,200 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here...

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Stella Ross

Rent in Laurel getting crazy

Random thought, I'm a 37-year-old contractor and Poverty rate is 25.9%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with about 17,129 people. With a population of 17,129, Laurel is a small town. Cost of living is definite...

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Stella Ross

Rent in Laurel getting crazy

OK so Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $37,781 in Laurel. You can expect to pay around $839 for rent here. Rent is about $839/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? It's not perfe...

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caleb_papa

Is Laurel walkable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $110,200 on average. With a population of 17,129, Laurel is a small town. The food scene ...

3 replies 7 upvotes qa
Hazel King

Life in Laurel as a young professional

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 17,129 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated.

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Adam Morgan

Co-working spaces in Laurel?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $839 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

2 replies 9 upvotes jobs
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