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Cost of living in Laurel summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Laurel. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Laurel is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Laurel is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Laurel is $501,126.
The median income in Laurel is $92,340.
Laurel's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Laurel Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Laurel | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 173 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Laurel, FL Weather
The average high in Laurel is 82.2° and the average low is 64.1°.
There are 69.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Laurel |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Laurel Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Laurel
The current population in Laurel is 11,741. The population has increased 46.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,741 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 11,868 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 11,858 | 5.3% |
| 2021 | 11,263 | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 12,153 | 27.7% |
| 2019 | 9,518 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 9,477 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 9,283 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 9,235 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 9,390 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 8,888 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 8,617 | 5.4% |
| 2012 | 8,174 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 8,232 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 8,027 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Laurel
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Laurel is:
87.8% White with 10,312 White residents.
1.0% African American with 115 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 197 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 226 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 559 Two Or More residents.
2.5% Hispanic with 292 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Laurel | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Laurel
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Laurel is 48.7% female with 5,716 female residents.
Laurel is 51.3% male with 6,025 male residents.
| Gender | Laurel | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Laurel for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Laurel completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Laurel completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Laurel completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Laurel completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Laurel completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Laurel completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Laurel completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Laurel completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Laurel completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Laurel | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Laurel, Florida
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2.9% of households in Laurel earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Laurel earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.6% of households in Laurel earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Laurel earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Laurel earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Laurel earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Laurel earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Laurel earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.9% of households in Laurel earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.2% of households in Laurel earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Laurel | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.9% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.2% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
