Laurens, SC Area Guide

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Laurens Area Facts

  • Laurens has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Laurens crime rates are 40% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Laurens is 9% lower than the South Carolina average
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Laurens Historic District
      Back Street Park
      South Harper Historic District
      Little River Park
      McMillan Park
      Collyar Park
      Laurens City Park
      Jamie Penell Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Revolutionary War Museum & Library
      Capitol Theatre
      Laurens County Museum
      Little River Park Stage

      Food & Drink

      Palmetto Twin
      Bojangles'
      Palmetto Brothers Dispensary
      Whiteford's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Arby's
      ABC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Laurens? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Laurens.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Laurens? The cost of living in Laurens is 85/100 - which is 9% lower than South Carolina.
      Laurens
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Laurens? Laurens crime rates are 3,723, which are 40% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,723 per 100k people

      63% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      63% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Laurens? The median income in Laurens is $41,486 which is 12% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $41,48625% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,38018% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Drug Lo
      Walgreens
      Adair Apothecary
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Laurens Family Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Laurens home prices? Laurens home prices are $95,200 - which is 34% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $95,20048% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74721% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Laurens have good schools? The Laurens graduation rate is 71% - which is 12% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Laurens a good place to live? Laurens has an overall rating of 86% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      3 total surveys

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