City Town Info

Laurel Hill, FL


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Laurel Hill, Florida

Laurel Hill, Florida, in Okaloosa county, is 58 miles NE of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 226 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding Fort Walton Beach metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Laurel Hill is home to some 549 residents.

The People and Families of Laurel Hill

In Laurel Hill, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laurel Hill had a median family income of $28,281.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Laurel Hill.

Laurel Hill Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Laurel Hill was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Laurel Hill. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Laurel Hill, 85% of commuters drive to work. People in Laurel Hill expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Laurel Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLaurel Hill Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Laurel Hill Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Laurel Hill Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Laurel Hill, FL

Comparing Laurel Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built95
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
You are visiting:
All StatesFlorida > Laurel Hill

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Career Videos. Professional videos on 800+ jobs, featuring actual employees.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career Reference and Data

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Top Cities for each career. Lists and maps; salaries by city.

Top Industries. Lists of major hiring industries by career, with salaries.

City Comparisons, showing most common jobs, highest paying, etc.

Original Career Articles and Studies

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

Interactive College Search Tools

College Search Scout™. Search by degree, location, major, athletics, etc.

CollegeMatch™. Find school most similar to one of interest.

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Exceptional Schools. Lists of the "best/most/highest/lowest" schools.

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Laurel Hill Government Officials

Are you an official in the Laurel Hill government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Laurel Hill. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.