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Laurel, MD

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Laurel.

Population: 93,513 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Laurel, MD is $486,890 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $543,567 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,264/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winter weather, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$486,890

Typical home value

-1.1%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$486,890
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+12.8%
10-year appreciation
+49.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2025)
$492,180
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$543,567
Median list price
$514,167
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
241
For-sale inventory
223
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
230
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
87

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,264/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,719/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,818/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,708/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,079/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Prince George's County Public Schools, Howard County Public Schools, DYRS
Schools include
Scotchtown Hills Elementary, Bond Mill Elementary, Laurel Elementary, Laurel High, Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
52
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA) (4.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.3°F
Average high
71.3°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
53
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
444
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
175,619
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
154,795

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Baltimore-Washington Parkway (5 mi)
National parks include
Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Greenbelt Park, Civil War Defenses of Washington
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
65
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,153 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
19.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,898
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,342
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,090

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LaurelState medianUS median
Typical home value$486,890$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$543,567$450,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,264/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,898$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Laurel, MD?
$486,890.
What is the median sale price in Laurel, MD?
$543,567.
How long do homes take to sell in Laurel, MD?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Laurel, MD?
Typical rent: $2,264/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Laurel, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, drought.
Is Laurel, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 52 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Laurel, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Laurel, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Laurel, MD?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA), 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Laurel, MD?
15 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Laurel, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Laurel, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Laurel, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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