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Laurel, VA
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Population: 17,962
Home Price: $224,300
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Overview
Laurel is a small city in the state of Virginia with a population of 17,962. 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:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
21.1 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, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Laurel
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,537
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$63,737
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Laurel
Virginia
United States
Median Age
35.5
42.8
42.3
Gender
Laurel
Virginia
United States
Male
48.4%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
51.6%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Laurel
Virginia
United States
White
49.5%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
31.2%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
8.9%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
5.1%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.0%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Laurel
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$224,300
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,128
$1,085
$801
Family Households
34.4%
34.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
37.7%
37.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
53.2%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
46.8%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Laurel
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.1%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.7%
28.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.0%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
18.4%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Laurel
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
NA%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Laurel
Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
3.1
3.0
Rape
NA
36.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
29.3
40.7
Assault
NA
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Laurel
Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
194.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
109.6
167.1
Arson
NA
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Laurel, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
virginia correspondent
happy hour
deep fried
cajun
beer
hot dog
food truck
craft beer
pizzas
chinese food
cooking
vegan
fried chicken
cheese
sandwich
oyster
sweet tea
salad
chef
sweet potato
video games
country music
football
college football
womens sports
philadelphia sports
college basketball
basketball
collegiate
player development
teams
ncaa
hockey player
baseball
nfl
hoops
nfl nba
nba
soccer
volleyball
inspired by
amazing artwork
art gallery
art sculpture
home decor
digital artist
artist filmmaker
concept artist
nft
webcomics
collection
canvas
nft project
craft
animation
painting
visual arts
composer
pfp
comics
spending time
spare time
video games
board games
single dad
anime
books
youtuber
lefty politics
pop culture references
card collector
comics
collector
interests include
nascar
gardening
nuun hydration ambassador
roller coasters
gaming
bodybuilding
virginia correspondent
sports
music videos
tv
kobes dad cohost #hidefhigh
government politics
nfl nba
producer
pop culture
classic rock
low budget
arts
educational
special events
award winning
awardwinning
marketing
communications
celebrity
entertainer
sports
art sculpture
space
beach
outdoor living
astronomy
arts
summer
winter
hot tub
special events
natural light
gardening
yearround
mountain
nature
picnic
patio
dining
indoor
home depot
home decor
fido park avenue
black owned
pharmacy
post office
food truck
coffee cups
order online
grocery store
retail store
dollar store
gift shop
gift card
repair shop
soda
checkout
coasters
shoppes
grocery stores
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