Laurel, MD

Living in Laurel

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Bikeability 65
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Walkability 64
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 70
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 10
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Colleges 72
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Schools 99
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Residents

26k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
56% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black53%
Caucasian21%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate21%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
38  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$269k Median Home Value -$28k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$370 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached23%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Laurel

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Prince George's County29

Property Crime in Laurel

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Prince George's County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (80%)(18%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton83%
Donald Trump13%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 37 3 4
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 3 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 48 4 1
Dec 38 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding50
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding27
Blizzard3
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