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Laurel, IN


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Laurel, Indiana

Laurel, Indiana, in Franklin county, is 34 miles W of Hamilton, Ohio (center to center) and 45 miles NW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The town has a population of 579.

The People and Families of Laurel

In Laurel, about 56% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Laurel is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laurel had a median family income of $33,625.

Laurel Housing

About 63% of housing units in Laurel are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Homeowners in Laurel benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Indiana.

Commuting

In Laurel, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Comparative Profile of Laurel, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men64
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built23
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