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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Audrey Ramos

Working in Laurinburg -salaries realistic?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Laurinburg sits at 1,071.8 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new...

4 replies 1 upvotes jobs
Ryan M.

Raising a family in Laurinburg -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 17 years and It's a a small town city with about 15,079 people. Homes are going for about $121,500 on average. The median home value here is around $121,500, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $766 for rent here. The parks and out...

2 replies 4 upvotes living
Declan Watson

Affordable areas near Laurinburg?

Hi all, It's a a small town city with about 15,079 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where t...

9 replies 7 upvotes housing
Asher Mendoza

Unpopular opinion about Laurinburg

Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $39,258 in Laurinburg. Homes are going for about $121,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Laurinburg sits at 1,071.8 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. ...

7 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Isabelle Phillips

What Laurinburg does better than anywhere else

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $121,500, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene ...

4 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Declan Watson

Moving to Laurinburg for work -advice?

With a population of 15,079, Laurinburg is a small town. Homes are going for about $121,500 on average. Household incomes average around $39,258 in Laurinburg. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? The scho...

3 replies 4 upvotes moving
Isabelle Phillips

Working remotely from Laurinburg

I'm originally from Dallas and Poverty rate is 29.0%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $39,258, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any help is appreciated. Property taxes ar...

2 replies 7 upvotes jobs
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