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North Laurel, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
25,201 Population 3,889/sq mi density
$119,533 Median Income $52,801 per capita
$442,800 Home Value $581,637 Zillow
$1,913 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
593 Violent Crime/100K 3,522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$119,533 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$442,800 home value, $1,913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher

North Laurel, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,533
59% above
$52,801 per capita
Home Value
$442,800
57% above
Zillow: $581,637
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
64% above
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
56% above
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
67% above
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
159%
Home Value
157%
Rent
164%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
167%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Laurel a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.9% (47% 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.

Safety & Crime

North Laurel reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,522/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population25,201
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density3,889/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,533
Per Capita$52,801
Unemployment1.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent593/100K
Property3,522/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,573/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.