At a Glance
Median Income
$69,932
$37,153 per capita
Home Value
$272,300
Zillow: $505,346
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Laurel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurel a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurel residents earn a median household income of $69,932 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,153. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurel is $272,300 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,346. Median rent is $1,497/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Laurel reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,870/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurel 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 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population18,180
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density3,373/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,932
Per Capita$37,153
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604
Housing
A
Home Value$272,300
Rent$1,497
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$505,346
Housing Units7,691
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation219 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurel was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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