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South Laurel, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
27,736
Population
3,437/sq mi density
$90,715
Median Income
$43,540 per capita
$443,100
Home Value
$472,744 Zillow
$1,795
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
593
Violent Crime/100K
3,522 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$90,715 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$443,100 home value, $1,795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$443,100
57% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
54% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
40.1%
39% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
11,254
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$443,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$472,744
Median Sale Price
$399,000
Median List Price
$496,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
40.1%
Owner-Occupied
59.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,795/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
95 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
12.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Active Inventory
31
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
40.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $443,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,744 |
| Median Sale Price | $399,000 |
| Median List Price | $496,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $273 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,795 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 95 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 12.9% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 31 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $273 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 40.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,254 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |