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Moving to Laurel, MD
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About Laurel
Laurel is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It is located between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on the banks of the Patuxent River. Formally, Laurel is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area, and its population was 30,060 at the 2020 census.
Home prices in Laurel
The median list in Laurel is $499,990.
Top places in Laurel
- Main Street / Laurel Historic District — mill-town Main Street with shops.
- Laurel Museum — city history in a 1840s mill workers' home.
- Patuxent River / Laurel Lakes — river and lake parks.
- Laurel Park racetrack — thoroughbred racing just south.
Commuting from Laurel
- MARC Camden Line at Laurel (~35–45 minutes to Union Station); nearest Metro: Greenbelt (Green, ~15 minutes).
- I-95, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and US 1 serve the city.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 35–45 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Laurel
Public schools: Prince George's County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Laurel FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Laurel, MD?
The median list in Laurel is $499,990. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Laurel, MD?
MARC Camden Line at Laurel (~35–45 minutes to Union Station); nearest Metro: Greenbelt (Green, ~15 minutes). - Which school district serves Laurel, MD?
Laurel is served by Prince George's County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.