Cost of Living in South Laurel, MD

Population: 27,736 • 2026 Data

$90,715
Median Household Income
+17% vs national
$1,795
Median Monthly Rent
+33% vs national
$443,100
Median Home Value
+31% vs national
6.6%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in South Laurel

The median home value in South Laurel, MD is $443,100. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,795, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,870.

Rent-to-income ratio: 23.7%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in South Laurel, MD is $90,715. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%, with a labor force of 16,283 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD → Columbia, MD → Germantown, MD → Waldorf, MD → Silver Spring, MD → Frederick, MD → Ellicott City, MD → Glen Burnie, MD →

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov