At a Glance
Median Income
$66,382
$36,631 per capita
Home Value
$232,700
Zillow: $378,211
Median Rent
$953/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
543/100K
3,605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
14.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurel residents earn a median household income of $66,382 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,631. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel is $232,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,211. Median rent is $953/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Laurel reports 543 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,605/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,198
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,758/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,382
Per Capita$36,631
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,700
Rent$953
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$378,211
Housing Units3,188
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent543/100K
Property3,605/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation3,314 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurel was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.