Laurel, Maryland

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Northeast Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.4

D

out of 100

Overview

Laurel is a Maryland city with a population of approximately 29,400, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $478,130. Median household income is $92,035.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 29,400 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $478,130 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $92,035 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 33.5 minutes
  • Part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

29,400

Source: Census ACS

$478,130

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$92,035

Source: Census ACS

33.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

53

Source: Walk Score

125 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Anne Arundel County (county-level results)

56%
42%
Democrat 171,945
Republican 128,892
Leans D+13.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 43/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 53/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 32.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 53/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.4

Location

Laurel, MD (39.0958, -76.8155)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.