Johns Creek, GA vs Laurel, MD

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Johns Creek

71.3

#997 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Johns Creek leads in crime level (1.0 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 18). Johns Creek leads in median household income ($153,882 vs $92,035).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Johns Creek, GA Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71.3 (#997) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 81,108 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $704,500 $478,130
Median Household Income $153,882 $92,035
Average Commute 31.2 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 18 53
Crime Level 1.0 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 133 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+44.9 D+13.9
Johns Creek, GA
C-
71.3 Score

Johns Creek, GA

Georgia community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$704,500

Population

81,108

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

18

Southeast View Johns Creek, GA →
Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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