Laurel, Florida
Quick Statistics
Laurel is a community in Sarasota County, Florida, home to about 11,741 people spread across 9.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $48,139 a year, and a typical home is worth about $478,900. About 51.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 44 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Laurel ranks number 316 of 955 in population, number 240 in median household income, number 196 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Laurel typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 50°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nokomis, FL | 2.4 mi. | 3,452 |
| 2. | Osprey, FL | 2.8 mi. | 5,943 |
| 3. | Venice, FL | 3.5 mi. | 27,479 |
| 4. | Vamo, FL | 5.4 mi. | 2,936 |
| 5. | Venice Gardens, FL | 6.1 mi. | 3,280 |
| 6. | Gulf Gate Estates, FL | 7.7 mi. | 10,911 |
| 7. | Plantation, FL | 7.9 mi. | 4,531 |
| 8. | South Venice, FL | 7.9 mi. | 17,484 |
What is the population of Laurel, Florida?
Laurel has a population of about 11,741 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Laurel, Florida in?
Laurel is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Laurel, Florida?
The median home value in Laurel is about $478,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Laurel, Florida?
The median personal income in Laurel is about $48,139 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Laurel, Florida?
Since 1950, 86 tornadoes have been recorded in Sarasota County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Laurel, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 50 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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