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Laurens
  • Town in South Carolina
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Laurens

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Laurens is a town in South Carolina with a population of 9,251. Laurens is in Laurens County. Living in Laurens offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Laurens there are a lot of parks. Many families and retirees live in Laurens and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    9,251
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $106,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $752
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      679.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      34
      40.7
    • Robbery
      45.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,324.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,942.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      283.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      11%
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    Working in Laurens

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,574
    National
    $69,021
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