At a Glance
Median Income
$119,533
$52,801 per capita
Home Value
$442,800
Zillow: $581,637
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
8.2% smoking rate
How North Laurel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Laurel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Laurel a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Laurel residents earn a median household income of $119,533 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,801. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Laurel is $442,800 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $581,637. Median rent is $1,913/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
56.2% of adults in North Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Laurel has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population25,201
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density3,889/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born28.4%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,533
Per Capita$52,801
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$442,800
Rent$1,913
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$581,637
Housing Units8,855
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation270 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in North Laurel was built in 1993.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
28.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.