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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 Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Laurel is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Laurel is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Laurel is $304,862.
The median income in Laurel is $73,609.
Laurel's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Laurel Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Laurel | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 120 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Laurel, VA Weather
The average high in Laurel is 68.7° and the average low is 45.6°.
There are 73.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.9 inches of precipitation each year with 12.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Laurel |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.9 |
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 18,721. The population has increased 16.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,721 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 18,180 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 18,480 | 2.9% |
| 2021 | 17,962 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 17,678 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 17,535 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 17,470 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 17,176 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 16,756 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 16,618 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 16,123 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 15,804 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 16,412 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 16,024 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 16,101 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Laurel
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Laurel is:
43.0% White with 8,053 White residents.
27.9% African American with 5,220 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 37 American Indian residents.
8.0% Asian with 1,497 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 74 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 1,017 Two Or More residents.
15.1% Hispanic with 2,823 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Laurel | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.0% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 27.9% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Laurel
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Laurel is 51.9% female with 9,708 female residents.
Laurel is 48.1% male with 9,012 male residents.
| Gender | Laurel | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Laurel for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Laurel completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Laurel completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Laurel completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Laurel completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Laurel completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Laurel completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Laurel completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Laurel completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Laurel completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Laurel | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Laurel, Virginia
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4.3% of households in Laurel earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Laurel earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Laurel earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Laurel earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Laurel earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.5% of households in Laurel earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in Laurel earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in Laurel earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.1% of households in Laurel earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.0% of households in Laurel earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Laurel | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.5% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
