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Laurel, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
18,180
Population
3,373/sq mi density
$69,932
Median Income
$37,153 per capita
$272,300
Home Value
$505,346 Zillow
$1,497
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
3,870 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,932 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$272,300 home value, $1,497/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$272,300
3% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
29% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.9%
22% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,691
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$272,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$505,346
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median List Price
$349,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.9%
Owner-Occupied
49.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$1,497/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
33 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
21
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Active Inventory
21
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
50.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $272,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $505,346 |
| Median Sale Price | $400,000 |
| Median List Price | $349,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $227 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,497 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Active Inventory | 21 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $227 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,691 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |