Living in Laurel Hill, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laurel Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Laurel Hill has 7,450 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $155,667 (67% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $696,000, the median rent is $2,413/month.
Laurel Hill at a glance
- Population
- 7,450
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $155,667State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $696,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,413/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Laurel Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Laurel Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laurel Hill the median home value is $696,000, 109% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,413 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,995 a month in housing costs.
Laurel Hill median household income
The median household income in Laurel Hill is $155,667 and the income per person is $66,148. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Laurel Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,987
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.66
Laurel Hill demographics
- Population
- 7,450
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 2,806
- Foreign-born
- 27.9%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laurel Hill ›
Education in Laurel Hill
61.7% of adults 25 and older in Laurel Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laurel Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 36.9%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Laurel Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill | 7,450 | $155,667 | $696,000 | $2,413 |
| Lorton | 20,991 | $138,685 | $626,500 | $2,548 |
| Crosspointe | 5,669 | $250,001 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Occoquan | 910 | $134,323 | $496,500 | $1,880 |
| Newington Forest | 12,316 | $149,107 | $592,200 | $2,618 |
| Newington | 13,478 | $155,027 | $598,000 | $2,805 |
| South Run | 6,600 | $250,001 | $978,500 | $3,501 |
| Lake Ridge | 46,049 | $127,154 | $471,200 | $2,033 |
| Potomac Mills | 5,741 | $104,545 | $582,700 | $1,956 |
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What is the median household income in Laurel Hill, VA?
The median household income in Laurel Hill is $155,667, 67% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Laurel Hill?
The median home value in Laurel Hill is $696,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Laurel Hill?
The median gross rent in Laurel Hill is $2,413 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Laurel Hill, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Laurel Hill?
The median age in Laurel Hill is 40.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Laurel Hill?
The average commute to work in Laurel Hill is 31 minutes; 36.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laurel Hill?
The unemployment rate in Laurel Hill is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laurel Hill?
61.7% of adults in Laurel Hill 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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