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Laurel
  • Town in Mississippi
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Laurel

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B
    Laurel is a town in Mississippi with a population of 17,375. Laurel is in Jones County. Living in Laurel offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Laurel and residents tend to lean liberal.
    Population
    17,375
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $88,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $721
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      407.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      22
      6.1
    • Rape
      93.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      99.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,051.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,176.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      294.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Laurel

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $33,149
    National
    $69,021
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