In Laurel, Kentucky, the median home price is $180,094; median household income is $57,771; the population is 62,983; schools rate 7.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 90.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.6 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Laurel at a glance
Population
62,983
Median Household Income
$57,771
Typical Home Value
$180,094
School District Rating
7.1
Violent Crime Rate
90.8
Avg Commute Time
22.6
About Laurel
Laurel has a population of 62,983. The median home value is $180,094, 24% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $57,771 (9% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are London, North Corbin, and Keavy.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Laurel
8 towns, by population.
Laurel at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Laurel?
- Laurel has a population of 62,983 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Laurel?
- The median home value in Laurel is $180,094. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Laurel?
- Median household income in Laurel is $57,771 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Laurel in?
- Laurel is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Laurel?
- Laurel contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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