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Laurel, MS
B
Population: 17,375
Home Price: $88,900
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Overview
Laurel is a small city in the state of Mississippi with a population of 17,375. 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:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
18.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
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, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Laurel
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,138
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$33,149
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
27.5%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Laurel
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
37.2
38.3
42.3
Gender
Laurel
Mississippi
United States
Male
48.0%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
52.0%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Laurel
Mississippi
United States
White
32.3%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
65.8%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
1.5%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.5%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Laurel
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$88,900
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$512
$521
$801
Family Households
30.5%
30.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
44.6%
44.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
63.8%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
36.2%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Laurel
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.9%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.1%
34.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.3%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.7%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.5%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Laurel
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
42.6%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
36.8%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Laurel
Mississippi
United States
Murder
10.8
9.9
3.0
Rape
75.8
35.9
38.0
Robbery
113.7
58.9
40.7
Assault
476.4
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Laurel
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
1380.5
684.8
336.1
Theft
2652.8
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
297.8
189.5
167.1
Arson
5.4
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Laurel, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
liquor
food truck
mexican food
poultry
fresh veggies
bacon
pizza
mexican
restaurant
blue cheese
ice cream
grocery
beef jerky
jamaican
burgers
cajun
gourmet burgers
seasoning
gourmet
fried chicken
baseball
high school football
country music
basketball
football
video games
olympic sports
major league
college athletics
fantasy football
soccer
athlete
soccer players
mma
casual fans
mlb
teams
recruiting
coaches
nfl
collection
sculpture
movie memorabilia
kalat acc
poster
collages
nft
studios
creativity
designs
fashion
collectibles
fanart
artistic
canvas
prints
literature
museum
painting
craft
other genres
video games
classic cars
movie memorabilia
anime
adventures
rpgs
collectibles
books
dd
fitness
sports
radio show
booking
pyrotechnic
producer
celebrity
tv
broadcasting
studios
films
hollywood
lifestyle
amenities
corporate
outdoor
comedy
fashion
pop culture
influencer
indie
sports
summer
air conditioning
patio
beach
tent
wildlife
mountains
swimming
enrichment
amenities
pet friendly
picnic
winter
aviation
ski
arts
nature
space
new arrivals
butcher shop
shop online
coffee shop
old navy
liquor store
christmas shopping
dollar store
yard sale
food truck
retail
grocery store
free shipping
afterpay
gas station
fully stocked
restaurant
dollar tree
resell
kancan
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