Baltimore metro, MD relocation guide
Moving to West Laurel, MD
$541,000Median home value
Prince George's CountyArea
Washington, DC commuteCommute profile
About West Laurel
West Laurel is a leafy, established suburb tucked between Laurel and the Patuxent River, popular with commuters working in DC, Baltimore, and Fort Meade. Mature trees, mid-century ramblers and split-levels, and quick access to the BW Parkway define this quiet pocket of Prince George's County.
Home prices in West Laurel
The median home value in West Laurel is $541,000.
Top places in West Laurel
- Patuxent Research Refuge — 12,000 acres of trails and wildlife viewing next door.
- Historic Laurel — Main Street shops, the Laurel Museum, and the MARC station.
- Laurel Park — thoroughbred racing minutes away.
- Fort Meade / NSA — major employment center about 15 minutes east.
- Downtown DC — museums and the Mall, roughly 30 minutes southwest.
- Six Flags America — in nearby Bowie for family weekends.
Commuting from West Laurel
- About 30 minutes to downtown Washington, DC via the BW Parkway.
- BWI Airport is roughly 30 minutes northeast.
- MARC Camden Line service is available from nearby Laurel station.
West Laurel FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Laurel, MD?
The median home value in West Laurel is $541,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from West Laurel, MD?
About 30 minutes to downtown Washington, DC via the BW Parkway.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.