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South Laurel, MD Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Savannah Hughes

Weekend activities in South Laurel?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $443,100 on average. The median home value here is around $443,100, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading. Cost of living is de...

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Melanie Howard

Is South Laurel worth moving to in 2026?

The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Harper Mendoza

Top 5 things I love about South Laurel

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2013. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $90,715, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,795 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,736 people. T...

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Carolyn F.

Remote worker thinking about South Laurel

So, Been living here since 2006. Household incomes average around $90,715 in South Laurel. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Lydia Murphy

Is South Laurel a good place to live?

Random thought, I've been here for 11 years and With a population of 27,736, South Laurel is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,795 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd ...

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Ruby

Relocating to South Laurel, MD -pros and cons?

First post here. Just moved here 16 months ago and Median household income is $90,715, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,736 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changin...

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Carolyn F.

Best apartments in South Laurel under ?

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $443,100 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Lucas M.

Should I move to South Laurel or stay in Orlando?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Baltimore and Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so ...

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Lucas M.

Considering South Laurel vs Nashville -help me decide

I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -South Laurel sits at 593.4 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

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tampa_reagan

Living in South Laurel -the reality

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $90,715 in South Laurel. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for South Laurel? Appreciate any input.

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Sofia

Internet providers in South Laurel?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $90,715 in South Laurel. Median household income is $90,715, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Melanie Howard

What South Laurel does better than anywhere else

Hello, I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,736 people. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -South Laurel sits at 593.4 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The fo...

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Sofia

South Laurel in the winter -how bad?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $90,715, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,795 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,736 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still mana...

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Claire Roberts

South Laurel is underrated, change my mind

Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,736 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some ...

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Savannah Hughes

Quick question about South Laurel

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $90,715, which feels pretty solid for the area.

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Harper Mendoza

Job hunting in South Laurel -tips?

Random thought, I work in finance and Rent is about $1,795/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neig...

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Charlotte Lee

The good and bad of living in South Laurel

OK so I'm a 30-year-old marketing manager and Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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