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Laurel, Delaware

town · Sussex County

At a glance

4,152
Population
$230,300
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$322,301
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,056/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$48,644
Median household income
38% below U.S. median
33.8 min
Average commute
89.1%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
15.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 44 — 56% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing6% below
Goods & services100% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes23% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost24% above
For business: Delaware is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates73.3%
College graduates4.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Delaware Division of Small Business
The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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