Maryland · Metropolitan Area
West Laurel is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,231. Residents earn $160,692 per year, which is 114% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Laurel receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. West Laurel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in West Laurel is $160,692, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places West Laurel among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in West Laurel is $487,200, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Laurel enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. 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 41.
| English Only | 70.9% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.1% |
| 117% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $160,692 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,453 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,728 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,342 |
| County GDP | $37,130M |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Healthcare | 1,202 |
| Retail | 822 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.68% |
| Commute Time | 39.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $487,200 |
| 73% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $351 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.68% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,573/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 339 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1157°N, 76.8923°W |
| County FIPS | 24027 |
Winner: Democrat by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.8% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,872/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Retail Stores | 822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 39.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |