Laurel, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,129
Population
928/sq mi density
$37,781
Median Income
$27,893 per capita
$110,200
Home Value
$139,483 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
39.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
1,052
Violent Crime/100K
3,871 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,781 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,052 violent crimes/100K (177% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Colleges & Universities in Laurel (2)
Southeastern Baptist College
Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's · 116 students
In-state: $5,925 Out-state: $5,925
Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture
Private For-Profit · Certificate · 76 students