Population
North Laurel
25,201
Country Walk
18,693
Median Income
North Laurel
$119,533
Country Walk
$118,881
Home Value
North Laurel
$442,800
Country Walk
$489,400
Rent
North Laurel
$1,913
Country Walk
$2,553
Crime Rate
North Laurel
N/A
Country Walk
N/A
Cost of Living
North Laurel
182.0
Country Walk
197.4
Avg Temp
North Laurel
N/A
Country Walk
N/A
Unemployment
North Laurel
2.7%
Country Walk
3.0%
How Similar Are North Laurel & Country Walk?
Country Walk is North Laurel's #8 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
North Laurel
25,201
Country Walk
18,693
North Laurel has a 26% larger population than Country Walk.
Political Leaning
North Laurel
27.4%
Country Walk
55.4%
North Laurel leans Democratic while Country Walk leans Republican.
Unemployment
North Laurel
2.7%
Country Walk
3.0%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 9% difference.
Median Income
North Laurel
$119,533
Country Walk
$118,881
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
North Laurel
$442,800
Country Walk
$489,400
Both cities have similar home values — just a 10% difference.
Education
North Laurel
36.9%
Country Walk
24.3%
North Laurel has a 34% higher education than Country Walk.
Demographics
North Laurel
29.3%
Country Walk
32.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 10% difference.
Cost of Living
North Laurel
182.0
Country Walk
197.4
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 8% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. North Laurel and Country Walk share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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North Laurel
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Country Walk
North Laurel leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — North Laurel leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDNorth Laurel has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,511 vs $1,995 in Country Walk (24% lower). North Laurel has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,857 vs $2,436 in Country Walk (24% lower). North Laurel scores 222.0 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 264.9 in Country Walk.
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Housing Market — Country Walk leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCountry Walk has a vacancy rate of 1.9% compared to 3.7% in North Laurel. Country Walk has a single-family homes of 94.3% compared to 70.0% in North Laurel. North Laurel has a median rent of $1,913 vs $2,553 in Country Walk (25% lower).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — North Laurel leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Laurel has a work from home of 21.4% compared to 11.1% in Country Walk. North Laurel has a poverty rate of 3.3% compared to 6.4% in Country Walk. North Laurel: 14,215 vs Country Walk: 10,256 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — North Laurel leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauNorth Laurel has a bachelor's degree or higher of 36.9% compared to 24.3% in Country Walk. North Laurel has a high school diploma or higher of 46.9% compared to 40.0% in Country Walk.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Laurel has a population of 25,201, about 1.3x the size of Country Walk (18,693). North Laurel skews younger with a median age of 35.7 vs 39.2.
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North Laurel
Country Walk
Healthcare — Country Walk leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareCountry Walk: 4.0 vs North Laurel: 2.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Country Walk: 5 vs North Laurel: 4 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCountry Walk has a bicycle of 0.4% compared to 0.0% in North Laurel. North Laurel has a work from home of 21.4% compared to 11.1% in Country Walk. North Laurel has a public transit of 1.6% compared to 1.0% in Country Walk.
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