What are the schools like in Laurel Park, NC?

School district data for Laurel Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Laurel Park?

The median household income in Laurel Park, NC is $90,855 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Laurel Park, NC?

Laurel Park has an average high temperature of 48.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.7 inches.

Laurel Park, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Laurel Park, NC affordable or expensive?

Laurel Park's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laurel Park is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $358,900 and the median rent is $1,125 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Laurel Park, NC?

Laurel Park has a violent crime rate of 129.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1213.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Laurel Park, NC a Good Place to Live?

Laurel Park is a small town of 2,615 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $90,855 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Laurel Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Laurel Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Laurel Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.1

Laurel Park's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laurel Park costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Laurel Park, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$358,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,125	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,855	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Laurel Park's violent crime rate is 129.5 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.5 /100k

Property Crime

1213.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Laurel Park, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laurel Park sees average highs of 48.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 64.7 inches of annual precipitation and 6.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Laurel Park, NC
Average High — January	48.1°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	64.7"
Annual Snowfall	6.7"

Demographics

Metric	Laurel Park, NC	National Avg
Population	2,615	—
Median Age	57.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	13.8%	22.2%
65 and over	39.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Valley Hill, NC 1 mi Hendersonville, NC 3 mi Balfour, NC 3 mi Horse Shoe, NC 4 mi Barker Heights, NC 4 mi

Laurel Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurel Park, NC affordable or expensive?

Laurel Park's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Laurel Park roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $358,900 and median rent is $1,125/month.

What is the crime rate in Laurel Park, NC?

Laurel Park's violent crime rate is 129.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1213.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Laurel Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Laurel Park, NC a good place to live?

Laurel Park, NC has a population of 2,615, a median household income of $90,855, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Laurel Park?

Laurel Park averages 48.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.7 inches with about 6.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Laurel Park?

The population of Laurel Park, North Carolina is 2,615 with a median age of 57.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laurel Park?

Key numbers for living in Laurel Park: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $358,900, median household income $90,855, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laurel Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.