Apartments for rent in Laurel, MS

The small city of Laurel, Mississippi is home to slightly less than 19,000 people. Families with young children can expect to feel right at home, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just over 36, skews younger than most cities in Mississippi. Most residents own their homes in Laurel, and 43% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $617 per month, which is $171/month less than the state average.

Averaging about 22 minutes, Laurel's commute time is faster than the state average of about 23 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, selected by 36% of residents, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Many Laurel residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 20% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, making it the top career path in the city. Laurel workers earn an average annual income of just under $45K, about $10,000 less than those elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Among Laurel residents over the age of 25, 12% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.