Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Love Life Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ragamuffins Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Montpelier House Museum
Museum
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Regal's Cinema 12
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
National Wildlife Visitor Center
Attraction
Good Knight Castle Children's Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (10) D-
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Tony's Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Town Center Liquor
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Quiznos
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jerrys Subs
Fast Food
Laural Lake Liquors
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Nuzbacks
Bar
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Laurel Beer Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
mezeh
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Fresh Green
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Montpelier Arts Center
Community Centre
Innovator's Gym
Gym
Robert J. Dipietro Community Center
Community Centre
Robert J. Dipietro Community Center
Community Centre
Club Pilates
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Russett Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Super Best International Supermarket
Grocery Store
Lynn's Special Cakes and Bakes
Bakery
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Big Bazaar
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Manila Asian Foods
Grocery Store
El Toro Supermarket
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Indus Foods
Grocery Store
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (38) A+
Montpelier Community Association
Park
Montpelier Park
Park
Muirkirk Park
Park
Bedford Neighborhood Park
Park
Snowden Oaks Community Park
Park
Pheasant Run Community Park
Park
Snow Hill Manor Historic Site
Park
South Laurel Neighborhood Park
Park
Larchdale Park
Park
Larchdale Park
Park
Contee Road Park
Park
Dinosaur Park
Park
Snow Hill Manor Park
Park
Muirkirk West Neighborhood Park
Park
Holly Park
Park
Maryland City Park
Park
Muirkirk South Community Park
Park
Cypress Park
Park
Oakpointe Playground
Playground
Oakpointe Community Walking Trail
Park
Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse
Park
Shore Playground
Playground
Vansville Park
Park
Discovery Park
Playground
Discovery Park
Park
Shops (18) C+
Sunoco Food Mart
Convenience Store
Vivi Nails
Beauty
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
The Computer Show and Sale, Inc.
Electronics
Stella's Braiding
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Town Center Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Donnabelle's Nails & Spa
Beauty
Tiffany's Gift & Beauty Supply
Beauty
Tony's Furniture
Furniture
Family Dollar
Discount Store
A Cut Above
Hairdresser
PetSmart
Pets
Red Wing
Shoes
Latin Image Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Sky Nails
Beauty
Cycle Gear
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
Best Buy
Electronics
Pink Nail & Spa
Beauty
Ross
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 7.1% take public transportation in South Laurel.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations
F
Laurel Mall
Bus Stop
South Laurel
Bus Stop
Muirkirk
Transit Station
Cherry La & Ashford Blvd
Bus Stop
Towne Centre Laurel
Bus Stop
4th St / Greenhill Ave
Bus Stop
4th St / Fenwick Ct
Bus Stop
4th St / Montrose Ave (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Marshall Ave / Laurel College Center (Westbound)
Bus Stop
4th St & Montrose Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Blvd / Compton Ave
Bus Stop
4th St / Marshall Ave
Bus Stop
Gorman Ave / Thomas Dr
Bus Stop
2nd St / Laurel Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Blvd / Laurel Ave
Bus Stop
US 1 @ Little Montgomery Ave
Bus Stop
Laurel
Transit Station
Washington Boulevard and Prince George Street
Bus Stop
2nd St / Main St
Bus Stop
Old Baltimore Pike / Ammendale Rd (Southbound)
Bus Stop
2nd St / Columbia St
Bus Stop
Washington Blvd / Madison Ave
Bus Stop
2nd St / Midway Plaza Shopping Center
Bus Stop
2nd St / Davis Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Blvd / Hill St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.1%
B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in South Laurel is 133/100 - which is 12% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime D+

South Laurel crime rates are 2,239 per 100k, which is 10% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
1,800 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
438 crimes per 100k
D
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employment A+

The median income in South Laurel is $77,741 - which is 2% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$77,741
B+
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
C-
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ulery Dental and Orthodontics
Dentist
Lorven Pharmacy
Pharmacy
American Cardiovascular
Doctor
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Station 49
Ambulance Station
Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Station 49
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
PM Pediatrics
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Laurel Regional Hospital
Hospital
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Maryland City Fire Company 27
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Patrick L. Bryant DDS, PA
Dentist
Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Patient First
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D-
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housing A

South Laurel home prices are $349,200 - which is 20% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$349,200
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11%
B+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D+

The South Laurel graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Maryland
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Montpelier Elementary
Deerfield Run Elementary
James H. Harrison Elementary
Oaklands Elementary
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
Brock Bridge Elementary
Vansville Elementary
High Road Upper School
Maryland City Elementary
Laurel Elementary
First Baptist School Of Laurel
The Julia Brown School
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter
Scotchtown Hills Elementary
Chesapeake Math And It Elementary Public Charter
Greenbelt Elementary
Laurel Woods Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Laurel High
High Road Upper School
St Vincent Pallotti High School
Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter
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ratings C-

South Laurel has an overall rating of 60% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
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South Laurel Area Facts

  • South Laurel has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • South Laurel crime rates are 10% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in South Laurel is 12% higher than the Maryland average
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Meet me at the Races in South Laurel 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) South Laurel is located next to a couple of Maryland's major highways that run from Baltimore to Washington D.C. and through other areas of the state. As such, it's easy to commute to other cities like Annapolis and Baltimore for work or pleasure.

For people who don't get out mu
...Read More ch or not into driving, South Laurel offers decent shopping and many restaurants to choose from. They include popular restaurants such as Olive Garden, as well as local favorites like Sardi's. Living in South Laurel provides a good mix of city life and suburbia, with some of the best areas out by a well known racetrack at Laurel Park. This is one of the area's landmarks, as it's been around since 1911.

There's a lot of diversity so you will come in contact with people from different backgrounds and learn different cultures. Overall the town of South Laurel is quiet and easy on the senses. Most of the areas where you will find a crowd or any level of noise are shopping malls or areas where people congregate for parties or a few drinks. Although not the most happening of places, there is a bit of nightlife at the town's bars, pool halls, and clubs. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Laurel? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Montpelier Community Association
      Montpelier Park
      Muirkirk Park
      Bedford Neighborhood Park
      Snowden Oaks Community Park
      Pheasant Run Community Park
      Snow Hill Manor Historic Site
      South Laurel Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Montpelier House Museum
      Montpelier Cultural Arts Center
      Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Auditorium
      Regal's Cinema 12
      Amphitheater
      National Wildlife Visitor Center
      Good Knight Castle Children's Museum

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Tony's Liquors
      McDonald's
      Town Center Liquor
      Taco Bell
      Chick-fil-A
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in South Laurel? Of all people who commute, 7.1% take public transportation in South Laurel.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is South Laurel a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Lorven Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      American Cardiovascular