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MS area data

Laurel, MS

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Laurel.

Population: 42,152 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Laurel, MS is $141,318 — down 2.9% over the past year. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,318

Median home value

-2.9%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,318
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
-7.3%
5-year appreciation
+1.3%
10-year appreciation
+24.3%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$154,699
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
114
1-year forecast
-4.2%
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/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
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST, LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
JONES CO CAREER & TECH ED CENTER, LAUREL MAGNET SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
66.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Hesler Noble Field (LUL) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
546
Hospitals include
SOUTH CENTRAL REG MED CTR, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
0 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
35.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,035
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
58.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,345
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

LaurelState medianUS median
Median home value$141,318$154,088$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,035$859$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, MS?
$141,318.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Laurel, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Laurel, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Laurel, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Laurel, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Laurel, MS?
15 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Laurel, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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