Quality of Life and Culture in Laurel, IN

Overview

Laurel is a village in the state of Indiana with a population of 538. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Laurel has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 25.4 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Laurel, IN

Employment and Income	Laurel	Indiana	United States
Per Capita Income	$16,316	$29,331	$32,693
Median Household Income	$22,097	$58,806	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	4.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	34.3%	9.8%	10.5%

Age	Laurel	Indiana	United States
Median Age	28.7	40.7	42.3

Gender	Laurel	Indiana	United States
Male	41.6%	49.3%	49.8%
Female	58.4%	50.7%	50.2%

Race	Laurel	Indiana	United States
White	86.4%	92.4%	80.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	1.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.4%	2.7%
Multiracial	11.5%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Laurel	Indiana	United States
Median Home Price	$64,500	$126,114	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$508	$605	$801
Family Households	20.5%	20.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	44.9%	44.9%	26.2%
Homeowners	62.6%	74.7%	72.9%
Renters	37.4%	25.3%	27.1%

Education	Laurel	Indiana	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	17.0%	7.8%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	40.4%	40.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	18.5%	20.4%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	3.7%	9.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	1.2%	11.9%	15.0%