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Laurel, Maryland
Total population
21,945
Average January/July temperatures
32.9° /
76.6°
Median home price
$ 301,707
Annual Precipitation
44.8 in. /yr.
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Laurel, Maryland
This city is home to Capitol College, the state's only independent college devoted to engineering, computer science, technology, and business.
Climate Four distinct seasons are characteristic of Laurel, with humidity very likely in the summer.
Cultural Attractions The town boasts the Laurel Museum, housed in a former 1840s millworkers' home and displaying the history of Laurel and surrounding areas.
Geography Laurel sits between Baltimore, Md. and Washington, D.C., in central Maryland.
Historical Laurel housed the county's first public school, public library, and national bank.
Recreation The nearby Patuxent River watershed provides ample outdoor activities, and Laurel Park is a horse racing facility.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
41.91 ° / 23.9 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
87.21 ° / 65.96 °
Precipitation (?)
44.8 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?)
29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?)
99
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?)
92
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
$ 301,707
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?)
$54129.0
Median household income, all ages(?)
$49431
Maximum state income tax (?)
4.75 %
State sales tax (?)
5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
.070 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
14
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
14
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?)
50
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?)
214
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
2
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
16
Number of libraries within the county (?)
29
Number of museums within the county (?)
20
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
10
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
21,945
Population density (?)
5,763 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
76.3% growth
Population over 55 (?)
3,970 people
Education (?)
29 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
27
Number of clinics within the county (?)
79
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
178
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