Laurel, VA

Living in Laurel

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 3
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 82
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Schools 83
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Residents

18k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black29%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate25%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$196k Median Home Value +$900 (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$196 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas30%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Laurel

United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Henrico County21

Property Crime in Laurel

United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Henrico County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 3 4
Feb 40 3 4
Mar 48 4 1
Apr 58 3 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 49 4 0
Dec 40 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Laurel, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Laurel, VA

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Northstar Academy
1 miles, SW
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John G Wood School
2 miles, W
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Brook Road Academy
3 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Laurel, VA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Laurel, VA

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Airports

Airports near Laurel, VA

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