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Laurel, DE

Laurel, DE.

Population: 16,327 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Laurel, DE is $321,914 — up 1.1% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,914

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$321,914
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+70.7%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$322,456
House Price Index (state)
346.8 (+6.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
44
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Laurel Senior High School, North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Laurel Elementary School, Laurel Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Blades Groundwater (5.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
215
Days with Moderate air quality
144
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
203

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Laurel Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, SUSSEX CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTON, EASTERN SHORE HOSPITAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,507 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.4%
Median annual property tax
$975
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
60.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,731
Average weekly wage
$1,009
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,816

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LaurelState medianUS median
Median home value$321,914$377,527$289,727
Median annual property tax$975$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Laurel, DE?
$321,914.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Laurel, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Laurel, DE?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Laurel, DE?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Laurel, DE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Laurel, DE?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Laurel, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Laurel, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 101.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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