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Laurel, Maryland

city · Prince George's County

At a glance

29,798
Population
$385,500
Median home value (all homes)
27% above U.S. median
$478,130
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,873/mo
Median rent
39% above U.S. median
$100,504
Median household income
28% above U.S. median
30.9 min
Average commute
97.7%
Homes with broadband
83.88%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities10% above
Taxes28% above
Insurance6% below
Commute cost14% above
For business: Maryland is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates89.3%
College graduates47.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Laurel Economic Development
Official City of Laurel website page featuring the Economic and Community Development department and a staff directory; provides contact information for city offices and services.
county Prince George's County Economic Development Corp
Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC) is the county's economic development organization offering business resources, incentives, site selection, incubator programs, and information on development projects to attract and support businesses in Prince George's County, Maryland.
state Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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