At a Glance
Median Income
$38,621
$18,116 per capita
Home Value
$139,500
Zillow: $130,507
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
13.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurel Park residents earn a median household income of $38,621 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,116. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 959 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel Park is $139,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,507. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
15.4% of adults in Laurel Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population843
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born21.7%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,621
Per Capita$18,116
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,500
Rent
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$130,507
Housing Units508
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death19,661/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation733 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute36 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurel Park was built in 1977.
39.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
21.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.