City profile
Laurel, VA
Richmond city · Population 18,721
Laurel is a town in Richmond city, VA with about 18,721 residents and a typical home value near $284,000. It is 8 miles from Richmond, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
38°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
211
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$283,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,756
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 83/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Lightning, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
14 mi to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 82% Democratic / 16% Republican
Community
Population
18,721
Black population
28.1%
County
Richmond city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 18,721 residents
- Typical home value about $284,000
- 8 miles from Richmond, VA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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