At a Glance
Median Income
$126,776
$52,925 per capita
Home Value
$818,600
Zillow: $1,008,524
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.8%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $126,776 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,925. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel is $818,600 , 190% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,008,524. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Laurel reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
55.8% of adults in Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,340
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$126,776
Per Capita$52,925
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
B
Home Value$818,600
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$1,008,524
Housing Units841
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation32 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.8%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurel was built in 1978.
32.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.
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