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Enjoying Peace And Quiet In Laurel, VA User Rating 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) LIving in Laurel, VA allows me to work within a reasonable distance of work, own a reasonably priced home and feel safe with my family. Laurel, VA is never going to be compared with the larger suburban cities of Alexandria or Springfield in the northern part of the state. It is a ...Read More much quieter and subdued suburb of Richmmond, VA near the southern border of Virginia

In Laurel, VA getting a home on a 1/2 to a full acre at under $250,000 is not unusual. Your home will compare favorably in size to those larger homes in the northern portions of Virginia, but at less than half the price. Entertainment is very community driven with local parks and play areas for kids and small shopping centers for adults.

Living in southern Virginia, you escape the harsher winter weather other parts of the winter experience. It's not uncommon to have a winter with no accumulating snow, summers are hot and humid though. Read Less
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Laurel Dog Area
      Laurel Recreation Area
      Bethlehem Park
      Woodman Park
      Glen Allen Softball Complex
      Forest Lodge
      Walkerton Tavern
      Virginia Randolph Recreation Area

      Entertainment

      AMF Shrader Lanes
      Forest Lodge Belvidere
      United Artists West Tower Cinemas 10
      Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
      The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
      Virginia Randolph Museum
      CWDKids Tree House
      Courtney Road Service Station

      Food & Drink

      Bojangles'
      Burger King
      Hardee's
      Panera Bread
      Chipotle
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      McDonald's
      Firehouse Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Laurel? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Laurel.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Laurel? The cost of living in Laurel is 106/100 - which is 3% lower than Virginia.
      Laurel
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Laurel? Laurel crime rates are 2,242, which are 18% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,242 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45  

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Laurel? The median income in Laurel is $57,307 which is 13% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $57,3074% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,2402% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Doctors' Parham Hospital
      Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      The Little Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Laurel home prices? Laurel home prices are $209,700 - which is 16% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $209,70014% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19025% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Laurel have good schools? The Laurel graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Laurel a good place to live? Laurel has an overall rating of 43% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      43%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      3 total surveys

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