Living in Laura, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laura · Census data 2020–2024
Laura has 436 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $78,125 (9% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $123,700, the median rent is $825/month.
Laura is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laura at a glance
- Population
- 436
- Median age
- 34.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $78,125State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $123,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Laura a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Ohio median; home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Laura
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laura the median home value is $123,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $962 a month in housing costs.
Laura median household income
The median household income in Laura is $78,125 and the income per person is $38,058. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Laura: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.67
Laura demographics
- Population
- 436
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 163
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laura ›
Education in Laura
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Laura have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laura
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Laura vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura | 436 | $78,125 | $123,700 | $825 |
| Potsdam | 253 | $66,250 | $124,300 | $1,604 |
| Ludlow Falls | 105 | $60,250 | $97,800 | $1,031 |
| Pitsburg | 370 | $54,931 | $161,800 | $919 |
| West Milton | 4,771 | $62,885 | $141,800 | $963 |
| Pleasant Hill | 1,526 | $72,330 | $176,000 | $737 |
| Phillipsburg | 406 | $74,722 | $152,200 | $997 |
| Gordon | 222 | $71,250 | $129,900 | $736 |
| Arcanum | 2,912 | $60,481 | $148,700 | $803 |
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Laura ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Laura: FAQ
What is the median household income in Laura, OH?
The median household income in Laura is $78,125, 9% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Laura?
The median home value in Laura is $123,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Laura?
The median gross rent in Laura is $825 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Laura, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Ohio median; home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Laura?
The median age in Laura is 34.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Laura?
The average commute to work in Laura is 34 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laura?
The unemployment rate in Laura is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laura?
8.9% of adults in Laura 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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