At a Glance
Median Income
$90,715
$43,540 per capita
Home Value
$443,100
Zillow: $472,744
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
10.1% smoking rate
How South Laurel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Laurel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Laurel a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Laurel residents earn a median household income of $90,715 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,540. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 South Laurel is $443,100 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,744. Median rent is $1,795/month, with 32.2% 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 1979.
Education
41.2% of adults in South Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Laurel has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population27,736
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density3,437/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born32.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,715
Per Capita$43,540
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
B+
Home Value$443,100
Rent$1,795
Ownership40.1%
Zillow$472,744
Housing Units11,254
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation166 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in South Laurel was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
32.6% 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.