At a Glance
Median Income
$54,750
$32,123 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $375,218
Median Rent
$850/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Laurens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurens a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurens residents earn a median household income of $54,750 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,123. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurens is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,218. Median rent is $850/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Laurens reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Laurens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurens has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density1,192/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,750
Per Capita$32,123
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$850
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$375,218
Housing Units150
Rent Burden18.9%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,114 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurens was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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