Prince George's County, Maryland
Laurel Real Estate and Local Guide
A historic former mill town on the Patuxent River, midway between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, that grew into an early railroad commuter town. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Laurel best.
About the area
Living in Laurel, MD
The city's motto is "Progressio Per Populum" (Progress Through People).
The housing market
Homes in Laurel
- About 43.9% of housing units are owner-occupied, with the remainder renter-occupied.
- About 22.3% of homes are detached single-family houses, alongside many apartments and townhomes.
- The median home value is about $367,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Laurel home
Laurel Park Racecourse
Thoroughbred racetrack that opened in 1911 and remains in operation
Dinosaur Park
Public paleontology site preserving Early Cretaceous fossils, among the most prolific in the eastern United States
Montpelier Mansion
Georgian-era plantation house that has hosted annual festivals since 1971
Granville Gude Park and Lakehouse
City park with two lakes, paddle boat rentals, trails, and an outdoor stage
Laurel city parks system
Eleven city parks, three athletic fields, three community centers, a municipal pool, and tennis courts
Neighborhoods
Laurel areas to know
The Grove
Historically significant African-American neighborhood
Main Street Historic District
Historic district centered on Main Street, established in 1975
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.