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Laurel, MD
B+
Population: 29,438
Home Price: $296,300
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Overview
Laurel is a small city in the state of Maryland with a population of 29,438. 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:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
34.3 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Laurel, MD
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Laurel
Maryland
United States
Per Capita Income
$41,825
$43,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$85,615
$97,611
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
5.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
6.1%
10.5%
Age
Laurel
Maryland
United States
Median Age
35.6
42.5
42.3
Gender
Laurel
Maryland
United States
Male
46.8%
49.4%
49.8%
Female
53.2%
50.6%
50.2%
Race
Laurel
Maryland
United States
White
21.6%
67.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
51.0%
19.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
9.4%
3.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
10.4%
4.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.0%
4.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Laurel
Maryland
United States
Median Home Price
$296,300
$340,364
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,567
$1,357
$801
Family Households
35.6%
35.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
37.1%
37.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
44.6%
74.4%
72.9%
Renters
55.4%
25.6%
27.1%
Education
Laurel
Maryland
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.1%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
17.3%
17.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.2%
19.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.3%
7.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
23.6%
18.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Laurel
Maryland
United States
Mathematics
30.3%
42.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
39.2%
49.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Laurel
Maryland
United States
Murder
3.9
8.7
3.0
Rape
31.0
20.0
38.0
Robbery
197.6
108.6
40.7
Assault
244.1
222.7
188.5
Property Crime
Laurel
Maryland
United States
Burglary
267.3
303.1
336.1
Theft
2862.8
1848.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
306.0
162.4
167.1
Arson
0.0
6.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Laurel, MD
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
food truck
african cuisine
hot dogs
delicious food
hot wings
catering services
personal chef
quality products
comfort food
thai food
michelin star
sweet tea
ice cream
thanksgiving dinner
small batches
wine
chicken salad
olive garden
high school football
video games
football
country music
college football
combat sports
youth sports
sports analyst
hs football
health fitness
capitals wizards
fantasy football
boston sports
sports broadcasting
baseball
movies tv
horse racing
teams
basketball
racing
inspired by
home decor
comms open
cover art
digital artist
creative
art historian
nft
arts culture
graphic design
library
photography
comics
performing arts
fashion
fiber arts
heathenry
collection
artists
indie comics
spending time
spare time
man hehimhis #terpforlife
video games
ig sholajr
fighting games
single dad
tabletop games
twitter beefs
car enthusiast
health fitness
tv shows
movies tv
anime
books
writer anime arcades
horror movies
pokmon
photography
comics
sports
local news
tv
public relations
tv shows
movies tv
special events
creative
digital media
arts
producer
cable tv
arts culture
radio host
executive producer
talent management
pro wrestling
digital content
pop culture
communications
greenbelt maryland
burtonsville
sports
science technology
open spaces
space
ellicott city
special events
clean air
arts
summer
natural light
air conditioning
photography
driving range
winter
recreation programs
fly fishing
beach
fishing
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black owned
home depot
home decor
old navy
free shipping
food truck
order online
car wash
leasing office
shopping center
quality products
food lion
online store
gas station
gift card
gift shop
coffee shop
warehouse
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