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Laurel Park, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Laurel Park is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,391. Residents earn $89,107 per year, which is 19% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,391 Population 848/sq mi density
$89,107 Median Income $57,188 per capita
$393,400 Home Value $460,684 Zillow
$1,605 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,107 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$393,400 home value, $1,605/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,107
19% higher than US avg
Home Value $393,400
40% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 59.8%
77% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,605
38% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.9%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Laurel Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,391
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,107
Per Capita$57,188
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$6,372M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$393,400
Rent$1,605
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$460,684
Housing Units1,354
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property660/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity26.9%
Uninsured6.2%
Smoking9.4%
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,731 ft (832 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Libraries6

Is Laurel Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laurel Park receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Laurel Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Laurel Park is $89,107, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Laurel Park is $393,400, 40% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,605 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Laurel Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 660 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.

Education

Laurel Park is a highly educated community — 59.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Laurel Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Laurel Park has a population of 2,391 with a density of 848 people per square mile. The median age is 57.9 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%).

Population

2,391
Total Population
848
People / sq mi
57.9yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Laurel Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Laurel Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laurel Park is $89,107, which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Laurel Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,107
19% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,188
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$74,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,120
County GDP$6,372M

Business (County)

Restaurants250
Healthcare324
Retail407
Manufacturing132

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone83.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Laurel Park is $393,400, 40% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,605 (38% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $460,684.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$393,400
40% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$460,684
Median List Price$599,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$599,999
$/Sq Ft$243
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio95.6%
Price Drops13.0%
Inventory23

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,605
38% above US avg
Rent Burden26.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.9%
Housing Units1,354
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,686
5% above US avg
Effective Rate0.94%
In Laurel Park, 26.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.2% of residents lack health insurance. 9.4% are current smokers. 25.8% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Laurel Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.9%
16% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.5%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.4%
33% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress9.5%
Short Sleep31.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Uninsured6.2%
28% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.1%
Dental Visits73.7%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access72.0%
Healthcare Facilities324
Laurel Park has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 660 per 100,000 (66% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Laurel Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property659.9/100K
66% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft615.9/100K
Vehicle Theft44.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Laurel Park has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,731 ft (832 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density848/sq mi
Coordinates35.3115°N, 82.5036°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS37089
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 59.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.6-point margin. 94.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.7%
D 42.2%

Winner: Republican by 14.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.8%
77% above US avg
High School+97.9%
Graduate Degree+26.5%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density848/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.3%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities324
Restaurants250
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone83.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

Nearby Cities

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