Living in North Laurel, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Laurel · Census data 2020–2024
North Laurel has 25,563 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $122,949 (19% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $450,100, the median rent is $2,031/month.
North Laurel at a glance
- Population
- 25,563
- Median age
- 35.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $122,949State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $450,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,031/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is North Laurel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in North Laurel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Laurel the median home value is $450,100, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,031 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,661 a month in housing costs.
North Laurel median household income
The median household income in North Laurel is $122,949 and the income per person is $53,905. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in North Laurel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,110
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.90
North Laurel demographics
- Population
- 25,563
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 8,827
- Foreign-born
- 31.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Laurel ›
Education in North Laurel
53.5% of adults 25 and older in North Laurel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 24.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Laurel
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
North Laurel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel | 25,563 | $122,949 | $450,100 | $2,031 |
| Scaggsville | 10,564 | $207,220 | $668,500 | $3,501 |
| Savage | 8,239 | $116,895 | $424,300 | $2,053 |
| West Laurel | 4,428 | $164,688 | $541,000 | $2,071 |
| Laurel | 29,798 | $100,504 | $385,500 | $1,873 |
| Maryland City | 19,186 | $117,337 | $424,900 | $2,421 |
| Fulton | 5,677 | $222,039 | $913,100 | $3,074 |
| Konterra | 3,641 | $130,000 | $459,700 | $2,972 |
| Jessup | 9,931 | $128,851 | $462,000 | $2,187 |
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What is the median household income in North Laurel, MD?
The median household income in North Laurel is $122,949, 19% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Laurel?
The median home value in North Laurel is $450,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in North Laurel?
The median gross rent in North Laurel is $2,031 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is North Laurel, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Laurel?
The median age in North Laurel is 35.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in North Laurel?
The average commute to work in North Laurel is 28 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Laurel?
The unemployment rate in North Laurel is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Laurel?
53.5% of adults in North Laurel have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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