Living in Laurel Park, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laurel Park · Census data 2020–2024
Laurel Park has 2,408 residents with a median age of 56.9. The median household income is $90,000 (24% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $433,100, the median rent is $1,418/month.
Laurel Park at a glance
- Population
- 2,408
- Median age
- 56.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $90,000State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $433,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,418/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Laurel Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Laurel Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laurel Park the median home value is $433,100, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,418 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,898 a month in housing costs.
Laurel Park median household income
The median household income in Laurel Park is $90,000 and the income per person is $55,551. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Laurel Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,296
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 18.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.18
Laurel Park demographics
- Population
- 2,408
- Median age
- 56.9
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 40.7%
- Households
- 1,054
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laurel Park ›
Education in Laurel Park
63.3% of adults 25 and older in Laurel Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 28.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laurel Park
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Laurel Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park | 2,408 | $90,000 | $433,100 | $1,418 |
| Valley Hill | 2,675 | $86,599 | $353,100 | — |
| Hendersonville | 15,408 | $53,449 | $317,000 | $1,332 |
| Balfour | 1,134 | $70,116 | $292,600 | $591 |
| Barker Heights | 1,074 | $29,277 | $190,300 | — |
| Horse Shoe | 1,490 | $64,096 | $407,500 | — |
| Mountain Home | 3,437 | $83,083 | $400,000 | $1,240 |
| Flat Rock | 3,530 | $95,098 | $601,700 | $1,074 |
| Etowah | 7,968 | $72,596 | $338,100 | $1,413 |
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What is the median household income in Laurel Park, NC?
The median household income in Laurel Park is $90,000, 24% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Laurel Park?
The median home value in Laurel Park is $433,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Laurel Park?
The median gross rent in Laurel Park is $1,418 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Laurel Park, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Laurel Park?
The median age in Laurel Park is 56.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Laurel Park?
The average commute to work in Laurel Park is 23 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laurel Park?
The unemployment rate in Laurel Park is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laurel Park?
63.3% of adults in Laurel Park 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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