South Laurel, MD

South Laurel, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is South Laurel a Good Place to Live?

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 5.0% (39% 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.

Safety & Crime

South 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

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. 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.

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