Living in West Laurel, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Laurel · Census data 2020–2024
West Laurel has 4,428 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $164,688 (59% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $541,000, the median rent is $2,071/month.
West Laurel at a glance
- Population
- 4,428
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $164,688State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $541,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,071/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.8%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is West Laurel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in West Laurel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Laurel the median home value is $541,000, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,071 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,907 a month in housing costs.
West Laurel median household income
The median household income in West Laurel is $164,688 and the income per person is $65,437. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in West Laurel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,530
- Owner-occupied
- 95.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.4%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.94
West Laurel demographics
- Population
- 4,428
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 1,487
- Foreign-born
- 25.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Laurel ›
Education in West Laurel
46.8% of adults 25 and older in West Laurel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Laurel
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
West Laurel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurel | 4,428 | $164,688 | $541,000 | $2,071 |
| Scaggsville | 10,564 | $207,220 | $668,500 | $3,501 |
| Laurel | 29,798 | $100,504 | $385,500 | $1,873 |
| North Laurel | 25,563 | $122,949 | $450,100 | $2,031 |
| Burtonsville | 10,203 | $134,276 | $488,800 | $2,358 |
| Konterra | 3,641 | $130,000 | $459,700 | $2,972 |
| Fulton | 5,677 | $222,039 | $913,100 | $3,074 |
| Fairland | 26,231 | $98,800 | $477,300 | $1,894 |
| Savage | 8,239 | $116,895 | $424,300 | $2,053 |
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What is the median household income in West Laurel, MD?
The median household income in West Laurel is $164,688, 59% 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 West Laurel?
The median home value in West Laurel is $541,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in West Laurel?
The median gross rent in West Laurel is $2,071 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is West Laurel, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in West Laurel?
The median age in West Laurel is 41.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in West Laurel?
The average commute to work in West Laurel is 37 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Laurel?
The unemployment rate in West Laurel is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Laurel?
46.8% of adults in West 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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