City safety & data profile

South LaurelMD

South Laurel, MD is a 26K-resident city in Prince George's County with a median household income of $88,933.

Prince George's County, Maryland. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Laurel, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Laurel has a population larger than 57% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $458,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

26K
Population
Top 43%
By size
$88,933
Median income
$458,100
Median home
11.8%
Poverty rate

The read on South Laurel

South Laurel posts a median household income higher than 59% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 41%
by median income, US cities

Where South Laurel income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$88,933 Top 41% higher than 59% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Laurel, MD beyond the headline numbers

South Laurel sits inside Prince George's County, Maryland, at roughly 39.07°N, -76.85°W. Population 26,112, $88,933 median household income. Median home value $458,100, median rent $1,830. Poverty rate 11.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Laurel's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 43.4%, then obesity at 41.1%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Laurel from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
26,112
South Laurel
Median Income
$88,933
+31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$458,100
+101% vs avg
Median Age
36.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Prince George's County) - South Laurel's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
960K+10%
Median Income
$101,798+38%
Median Home Value
$426,000+58%
Poverty Rate
10.8%+15%
Unemployment
6.3%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Laurel, MD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,830/mo
Poverty Rate
11.8% -17% vs avg
Unemployment 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.2%
Work From Home 13.4%
Public Transit 6.1%

Population

White 12.3%
African American 59.7%
Asian 6%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.4%
Obesity
41.1%
High Blood Pressure
35.4%
Physical Inactivity
25%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.9%
Binge Drinking
13.1%
Diabetes
12.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.6%
Current Asthma
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.9%
Annual Checkup 76.7%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.5%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Laurel, MD? ▼
South Laurel, MD has a population of 26,112 people, located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in South Laurel? ▼
The median household income in South Laurel, MD is $88,933 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
What is the median home value in South Laurel? ▼
The median home value in South Laurel, MD is $458,100. Median rent is $1,830/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Laurel? ▼
The top health indicators in South Laurel include Short Sleep Duration (43.4%), Obesity (41.1%), High Blood Pressure (35.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Laurel? ▼
The median age in South Laurel, MD is 36.2 years. 40.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Laurel, MD is located in Prince George's County, Maryland. With a population of 26K and a $88,933 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the South Laurel area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using South Laurel's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Prince George's County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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