Laurel, MD
Living in Laurel
Bikeability65
Walkability64
Commute13
Public Transit70
Affordability36
Public Safety60
Airports95
Hospitals10
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+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
$78kMedian 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
$269kMedian Home Value-$28k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian 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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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurel, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurel, MD
First Baptist School of Laurel
1 miles, W
St Vincent Pallotti High School
1 miles, N
The Julia Brown School
2 miles, NE
Bethel Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Laurel, MD
Capitol Technology University
3 miles, S
Bowie State University
8 miles, SE
University of Maryland-College Park
9 miles, SW
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
10 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurel, MD
Laurel Regional Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Doctors' Community Hospital
8 miles, S
Howard County General Hospital
8 miles, N