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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Allendale Recreation Center
      Allendale Park
      Peralta Creek Park
      Brookdale Park
      Maxwell Park
      Gwen Jackson Park
      Avenue Terrance Park
      Courtland Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Peralta Hacienda Historical
      Greek Theatre
      Mary E. Wilson Auditorium
      Woodminster Amphitheatre
      Cohen Bray House
      Norton Factory Studios
      Chabot Space and Science Center
      Chabot Space & Science Center Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
      Taco Bell
      donut savant
      Degrees Plato Bottle Shop
      Degrees Plato Bottle Shop
      Bay Cafe
      Dallas liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Laurel? Of all people who commute, 21.3% take public transportation in Laurel.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      31% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Laurel? The cost of living in Laurel is 149/100 - which is 7% higher than California.
      Laurel
      149

      49% more expensive than average

      Oakland
      182

      82% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Laurel? Laurel crime rates are 14,825, which are 423% higher than California
      Total Crime
      14,825 per 100k people

      550% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 7  

      550% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Laurel? The median income in Laurel is $51,387 which is 19% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $51,3877% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,4401% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      27% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Laurel a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
      Highland Hospital
      Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
      Oakland Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaca
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dang Vu Bay M.D.
      Eva Whitmore
      Oakland Vision Center
      Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
      First Optical
      East Bay Vision Center
      Eye Care
      International Optometry

      C Housing

      What are Laurel home prices? Laurel home prices are $462,967 - which is 13% higher than California
      Median home value
      $462,967151% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31238% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      50% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Laurel have good schools? The Laurel graduation rate is 59% - which is 26% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      59%

      29% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Laurel a good place to live? Laurel has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      2 total surveys

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