Population
North Laurel
25,201
World Golf Village
24,485
Median Income
North Laurel
$119,533
World Golf Village
$109,731
Home Value
North Laurel
$442,800
World Golf Village
$447,900
Rent
North Laurel
$1,913
World Golf Village
$1,946
Crime Rate
North Laurel
N/A
World Golf Village
N/A
Cost of Living
North Laurel
182.0
World Golf Village
168.6
Avg Temp
North Laurel
N/A
World Golf Village
N/A
Unemployment
North Laurel
2.7%
World Golf Village
4.3%
How Similar Are North Laurel & World Golf Village?
World Golf Village is North Laurel's #21 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
North Laurel
25,201
World Golf Village
24,485
Both cities have similar populations — North Laurel at 25,201 and World Golf Village at 24,485.
Political Leaning
North Laurel
27.4%
World Golf Village
65.2%
North Laurel leans Democratic while World Golf Village leans Republican.
Unemployment
North Laurel
2.7%
World Golf Village
4.3%
World Golf Village has a 38% higher unemployment than North Laurel.
Median Income
North Laurel
$119,533
World Golf Village
$109,731
Both cities have similar median income — just a 8% difference.
Home Values
North Laurel
$442,800
World Golf Village
$447,900
Both cities have similar home values — just a 1% difference.
Education
North Laurel
36.9%
World Golf Village
33.7%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
North Laurel
29.3%
World Golf Village
78.0%
World Golf Village's demographics is significantly higher than North Laurel's — 62% difference.
Cost of Living
North Laurel
182.0
World Golf Village
168.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 7% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. North Laurel and World Golf Village share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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North Laurel
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World Golf Village
World Golf Village leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — World Golf Village leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWorld Golf Village scores 130.9 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 182.7 in North Laurel. World Golf Village has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,658 vs $1,857 in North Laurel (12% lower). World Golf Village has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,382 vs $1,511 in North Laurel (9% lower).
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Housing Market — World Golf Village leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Laurel has a vacancy rate of 3.7% compared to 11.8% in World Golf Village. World Golf Village has a owner-occupied of 91.0% compared to 63.3% in North Laurel. World Golf Village has a median property tax of $4,196 vs $5,333 in North Laurel (27% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — North Laurel leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Laurel has a poverty rate of 3.3% compared to 6.0% in World Golf Village. North Laurel has a unemployment rate of 2.7% compared to 4.3% in World Golf Village. World Golf Village has a government sector of 44.9% compared to 34.4% in North Laurel.
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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 33.7% in World Golf Village. North Laurel has a high school diploma or higher of 46.9% compared to 43.5% in World Golf Village.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Laurel has a population of 25,201, about 1x the size of World Golf Village (24,485). North Laurel skews younger with a median age of 35.7 vs 40.7.
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North Laurel
World Golf Village
Healthcare — World Golf Village leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWorld Golf Village: 5 vs North Laurel: 4 for with emergency services. World Golf Village: 3.3 vs North Laurel: 2.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWorld Golf Village has a work from home of 23.3% compared to 21.4% in North Laurel.
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