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Laurel Park, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
843 Population 648/sq mi density
$38,621 Median Income $18,116 per capita
$139,500 Home Value $130,507 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,797 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,621 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$139,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Laurel Park, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,621
49% below
$18,116 per capita
Home Value
$139,500
51% below
Zillow: $130,507
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
2,797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
51%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laurel Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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.

Safety & Crime

Laurel Park reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,797/100K.

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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population843
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property2,797/100K

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death19,661/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.