Living in South Laurel, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Laurel · Census data 2020–2024
South Laurel has 29,272 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $88,933 (14% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $458,100, the median rent is $1,830/month.
South Laurel at a glance
- Population
- 29,272
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $88,933State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $458,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,830/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is South Laurel a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Maryland median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in South Laurel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Laurel the median home value is $458,100, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,830 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,588 a month in housing costs.
South Laurel median household income
The median household income in South Laurel is $88,933 and the income per person is $43,070. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in South Laurel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,630
- Owner-occupied
- 40.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.3%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.59
South Laurel demographics
- Population
- 29,272
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 11,127
- Foreign-born
- 29.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Laurel ›
Education in South Laurel
40.2% of adults 25 and older in South Laurel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Laurel
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 6.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
South Laurel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Laurel | 29,272 | $88,933 | $458,100 | $1,830 |
| Laurel | 29,798 | $100,504 | $385,500 | $1,873 |
| Konterra | 3,641 | $130,000 | $459,700 | $2,972 |
| Maryland City | 19,186 | $117,337 | $424,900 | $2,421 |
| Beltsville | 19,176 | $99,642 | $416,500 | $1,963 |
| West Laurel | 4,428 | $164,688 | $541,000 | $2,071 |
| North Laurel | 25,563 | $122,949 | $450,100 | $2,031 |
| Greenbelt | 24,678 | $85,997 | $255,400 | $1,848 |
| Seabrook | 18,317 | $98,157 | $412,100 | $1,840 |
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What is the median household income in South Laurel, MD?
The median household income in South Laurel is $88,933, 14% lower 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 South Laurel?
The median home value in South Laurel is $458,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in South Laurel?
The median gross rent in South Laurel is $1,830 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is South Laurel, MD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Maryland median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
What is the median age in South Laurel?
The median age in South Laurel is 36.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in South Laurel?
The average commute to work in South Laurel is 33 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Laurel?
The unemployment rate in South Laurel is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Laurel?
40.2% of adults in South 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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