Living in Laurel, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laurel · Census data 2020–2024
Laurel has 1,360 residents with a median age of 56.7. The median household income is $138,726 (61% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $870,800.
Laurel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laurel at a glance
- Population
- 1,360
- Median age
- 56.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $138,726State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $870,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Laurel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Home values 105% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Laurel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laurel the median home value is $870,800, 162% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Laurel median household income
The median household income in Laurel is $138,726 and the income per person is $57,429. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Laurel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 862
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 38.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.54
38.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Laurel has many vacation and second homes.
Laurel demographics
- Population
- 1,360
- Median age
- 56.7
- Under 18
- 4%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 529
- Foreign-born
- 25.7%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laurel ›
Education in Laurel
43.5% of adults 25 and older in Laurel have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laurel
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 32.1%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Laurel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel | 1,360 | $138,726 | $870,800 | — |
| Jamesport | 1,593 | $97,005 | $674,800 | — |
| Mattituck | 4,606 | $121,250 | $750,000 | $1,762 |
| Aquebogue | 1,869 | $93,523 | $613,200 | $2,706 |
| Northville | 1,912 | $159,018 | $872,000 | — |
| New Suffolk | 298 | $130,875 | $1,060,000 | — |
| Cutchogue | 2,835 | $143,472 | $917,800 | $2,120 |
| Flanders | 6,609 | $88,393 | $419,600 | $2,311 |
| Riverhead | 14,936 | $83,008 | $457,400 | $2,045 |
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What is the median household income in Laurel, NY?
The median household income in Laurel is $138,726, 61% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Laurel?
The median home value in Laurel is $870,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Laurel, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: home values 105% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Laurel?
The median age in Laurel is 56.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Laurel?
The average commute to work in Laurel is 24 minutes; 32.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laurel?
The unemployment rate in Laurel is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laurel?
43.5% of adults in 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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