West Laurel, MD
Living in West Laurel
Bikeability
37
Walkability
15
Commute
28
Public Transit
53
Affordability
16
Public Safety
90
Airports
95
Hospitals
19
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.4k
Population
-358 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
45%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
81%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black16%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial8%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate24%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$134k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-7% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more26%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector59%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$363k
Median Home Value
-$49k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$1.1k (2010–19)
94%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196943%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K54%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas53%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Laurel
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Prince George's County29
Property Crime in West Laurel
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Prince George's County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (80%)(17%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump12%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Laurel
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding69
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding18
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Laurel, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Laurel, MD
First Baptist School of Laurel
1 miles, SE
St Vincent Pallotti High School
2 miles, E
Childway
2 miles, W
The Julia Brown School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Laurel, MD
Capitol Technology University
5 miles, SE
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
9 miles, SW
University of Maryland-College Park
9 miles, S
Bowie State University
10 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Laurel, MD
Laurel Regional Medical Center
2 miles, S
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Howard County General Hospital
7 miles, N
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West Laurel, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
20 miles, SW
Washington Dulles International Airport
33 miles, W
Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field
61 miles, NW