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Laurel, DE

Laurel, DE.

Population: 16,327 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$321,914
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+70.7%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$322,456
House Price Index
346.8 (+6.3% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
14

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
coastalFlooding, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
215
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (33 mi)
Nearest airport
Laurel Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Avg hospital rating
2.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+3,507 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Median annual property tax
$975
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
60.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,731
Average weekly wage
$1,009
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,816

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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