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MS area data

Laurel, MS

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Laurel.

Population: 42,152 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,318
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
-7.3%
5-year appreciation
+1.3%
10-year appreciation
+24.3%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$154,699
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-4.2%
New listings (monthly)
28

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
5

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Hesler Noble Field (LUL) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
546
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
0 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,035
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
58.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,345
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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ZIP codes in Laurel

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