Laurel Park, NC

Laurel Park, NC

At a Glance

How Laurel Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Laurel Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Laurel Park a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Laurel Park residents earn a median household income of $89,107 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,188. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laurel Park is $393,400 , 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,684. Median rent is $1,605/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Laurel Park reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 660/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

59.8% of adults in Laurel Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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