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Laurel, MD

Founded 1870Prince George's CountyElev. 50 m
Population
29,594
Median home
$367,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Laurel

Laurel is a city in Maryland with about 29,594 residents. Laurel was founded in 1870 and sits in Prince George's County. The median age is 36.6 and the median household income is $94,063. Homes carry a median value of $367,300, and about 44% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (48.8%). Around 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,594
Median age
36.6
Median household income
$94,063
Per-capita income
$46,598
Poverty rate
9.1%
High-school grad or higher
88.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
32.3 min
Work from home
14.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White14.2%
Hispanic or Latino22.4%
Black48.8%
Asian9.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.5%
Sales & office18.6%
Service16.4%
Production, transportation & material moving7.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$367,300
Median gross rent
$1,878/mo
Owner-occupied
43.9%
Median year built
1984
Households
11,844
Avg. household size
2.48

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Laurel has 20 public schools — 14 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading50%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Laurel HighHighGrades 9–12
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak HillHighGrades 7–12
Dwight D. Eisenhower MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Hammond Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Murray Hill MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Bond Mill ElementaryElementary
Brock Bridge ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Deerfield Run ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Forest Ridge ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Gorman Crossing ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Hammond ElementaryElementary
James H. Harrison ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Laurel ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Laurel Woods ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime70% above national
Laurel658
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 38% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime129% above national
Laurel4,466
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Laurel Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Laurel.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Prince George's County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Laurel is in Prince George's County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Laurel was founded in 1870 and sits in Prince George's County. Elevation ~50 m.

Map of Laurel
Laurel, MD
Where Laurel is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstownLaurel
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Snow HillAvondale MillLaurel High SchoolLaurel Railroad Station
Notable people from Laurel
Andrew MaynardRoy HoranLaura CayouetteTiffany McCartyEmory KristofBill GreenChristine CordayLouis CarterRob RyersonBrian Larsen
People searches in Laurel
Michael Smith (4)John Smith (4)James Smith (4)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Greenbelt (7 mi)College Park (8 mi)New Carrollton (9 mi)Riverdale Park (10 mi)Hyattsville (11 mi)Takoma Park (11 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Laurel, MD (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Laurel, Maryland.

Paul Raymond Jr Green, 41
Laurel · 20708
AKA Paul Green, Paul R Green
Wayman Franklin Cook, 63
Laurel · 20707
AKA X Wayne, Charles Smith
Donald Charles Lewis, 73
Laurel · Prince George'S County · 20707
AKA Donald C Lewis
Kelvin Jones, 67
Laurel · Howard County · 20723
AKA Kevin R Jones, Kelvin R Jones
Anthony Dennis Williams, 40
Laurel · Prince George'S County · 20707
AKA Anthony Williams
Jose Francisco Sanchez, 36
Laurel · 20707
John Khairi Davis, 31
Laurel · 20707

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Laurel — frequently asked

What is the population of Laurel, Maryland?
Laurel has a population of about 29,594, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Laurel?
The median home value in Laurel is $367,300, and the median gross rent is $1,878/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Laurel safe? What is the crime rate?
Laurel Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 658 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Laurel face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Prince George's County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, heat wave.
How many schools are in Laurel?
Laurel has 20 public schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Laurel?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Laurel. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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