Laurel is a city in Virginia state in USA with a population of 17678 residents.. The poverty rate of Laurel is 9.7%, which is 31% lower than national average. The typical household in Laurel earns $57307 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 42.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Laurel, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Laurel remained 3.3%, which is 30% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Laurel, only 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Laurel is 98, which is 2% lower than national average. Median home value in Laurel is $209700 , which is 9% lower than national average. While median income in Laurel remained $57307, which is 15% lower than national average.