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West Laurel, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
4,231
Population
1,872/sq mi density
$160,692
Median Income
$59,453 per capita
$487,200
Home Value
$472,744 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
593
Violent Crime/100K
3,522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$160,692 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$487,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$487,200
73% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
96.9%
48% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,580
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$487,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$472,744
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
96.9%
Owner-Occupied
3.1%
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
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
33 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$351
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
96.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $487,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,744 |
| Median Sale Price | $500,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $351 |
Rent
| 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 | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $351 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 96.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 3.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 96.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,580 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |