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Laurel, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
Laurel, MS
At a Glance
How Laurel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Laurel a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Laurel residents earn a median household income of $37,781 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,893. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel is $110,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,159. Median rent is $839/month, with 39.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Laurel reports 677 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,331/100K. The murder rate is 10.8/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.