Laurel

Laurel is a great choice for those looking for homes centrally located between Baltimore and DC.

Welcome to Laurel

Need a location that works for a Baltimore commute AND a DC commute? Laurel is a great choice, centrally located between the two cities. It has everything, from chic new housing options surrounding the Town Centre at Laurel to historic Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and other architecturally significant homes in the Historic District. 

Overview for Laurel, MD

29,438 people live in Laurel, where the median age is 35.6 and the average individual income is $41,825. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,438

Total Population

35.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$41,825

Average individual Income

Around Laurel, MD

There's plenty to do around Laurel, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

77
Very Walkable
Walking Score
45
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
42
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gigi’s Ice Cream Shop, L'Abeille Sucree The Sweet Bee, and Team Irving Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.03 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.62 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.53 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.65 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.66 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.41 miles 17 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Laurel, MD

Laurel has 11,142 households, with an average household size of 2.63. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Laurel do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,438 people call Laurel home. The population density is 6,114.23 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,438

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.6

Median Age

46.84 / 53.16%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,142

Total Households

2.63

Average Household Size

$41,825

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Laurel, MD

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Primary Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Laurel. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Scotchtown Hills Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
1/5
First Baptist School Of Laurel
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Vincent Pallotti High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
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