EXPLORE THE FT. MEADE REGION
City of Laurel
Laurel is conveniently located in the center of three major cities; Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, with easy access to transportation. We boast excellent public and private schools, diverse communities, and quality housing. Laurel was established in 1870 and was a thriving town of more than 1,000 residents. We now boast a population of over 19,000, but still maintain our "small town" atmosphere.
City Web site: www.laurel.md.us
Population
| Total Population | 19,960 |
| Age, Race, and Ethnicity | |
| Under 5 Years Old | 6.8% |
| Under 18 Years Old | 22% |
| 65 Years and Over | 6.7% |
| Median Age | 33.6 |
| White | 52.2% |
| Black/African-American | 34.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 6.2% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% |
| Household and Economic Indicators | |
| Median Household Income | $49,415 |
| Average Household Size | 2.97 |
| Households with Children | 51.9% |
| Dwellings | |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.8% |
| Renter-Occuiped | 50.2% |
| Vacant | -- |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| Living below Poverty | 4.3% |
| Crime Risk | 1.62 x National Average |
Laurel Public Schools
www.pgcps.org
Part of the Prince George’s County School System
| FY-2008 Operating Budget Student Population (Approximate) Teacher/Student Ratio High Schools Middle Schools Elementary Schools |
$1,655,211,600 (Prince George’s County Schools) 132,227 (Prince George’s County Schools) -- 1 2 2 |
CAPITOL COLLEGE
Laurel, Md.
www.capitol-college.edu
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MARC Train Service - Penn and Camden Lines (www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/)
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Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Light Rail (www.mtamaryland.com/services/lightrail/)
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Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (www.wmata.com/)
- TheBus (http://www.co.pg.md.us.asp)
| Commuter Mode of Transportation | |
| Drive/Carpool | 76.4% |
| Public Transit | 7.2% |
| Walk/Bike/Other | 4.4% |
| Work at Home | 2% |
| Median Travel Time to Work | 33.4 minutes |
Miles from Fort Meade: 10 or less |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Home Price (2008) |
| 20724 |
Laurel/ Maryland City/ Russett |
$324,500 |
| 20707 | Laurel | $335,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 11-20 |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Home Price (2008) |
| 20708 | Laurel/ Montpelier | $395,000 |
| SOURCES: The Washington Post, FedStats.gov, City of Laurel Web site, Prince George’s County Public Schools' Web site, www.trulia.com. | ||
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