Laurel, DE

Living in Laurel

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 14
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 35
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 100
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 69
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Schools 24
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Residents

4.2k Population +428 (2010–19)
23  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years40%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black52%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
62% Above Poverty -22% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
71% Lived Here Last Year -13% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office20%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab3%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$157k Median Home Value +$5.2k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$621 Median Monthly Rent +$82 (2010–19)
24% Owner-Occupied -16% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas6%
Utility gas17%

Crime

Violent Crime in Laurel

United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17

Property Crime in Laurel

United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 3 4
Feb 39 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 49 4 0
Dec 40 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding44
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Laurel, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Laurel, DE

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Faith Baptist School
10 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Laurel, DE

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Salisbury University
16 miles, S
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Wesley College
41 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Laurel, DE

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Airports

Airports near Laurel, DE