At a Glance
Median Income
$160,692
$59,453 per capita
Home Value
$487,200
Zillow: $472,744
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
8.4% smoking rate
How West Laurel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Laurel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Laurel a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Laurel residents earn a median household income of $160,692 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,453. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 West Laurel is $487,200 , 73% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,744. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
46.8% of adults in West Laurel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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
Population4,231
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,872/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born23.8%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,692
Per Capita$59,453
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$487,200
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$472,744
Housing Units1,580
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation339 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in West Laurel was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
23.8% 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.