Laurel County, Kentucky Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Laurel County is located in the state of Kentucky. With an area of 443 square miles, Laurel County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 5,271 residents. Laurel County's population density of urban makes it one of the least primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is London, with a population of 36,324.
Laurel County is one of the
affluent regions in the state. The median income for Laurel County residents is $27,239, putting the area in in the bottom half of all counties in Kentucky. In keeping with this, the average house price in Laurel County is $64,571, on par with the state average of $81,445.
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The county spending on education in Laurel County is $6,030 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the high importance given to education in the county). The student-teacher ratio in Laurel County schools is 20 students to a teacher.
Commute times for residents of Laurel County average 22 min., slightly shorter than the figure for Kentucky as a whole.