Signals
Heartland
South Laurel
Climate
68 · Bottom 42%
vs73 · Top 36%
Physical resilience
77 · Top 28%
vs76 · Top 29%
Housing affordability
67 · Bottom 29%
vs61 · Bottom 22%
Access
89 · Bottom 40%
vs95 · Top 34%
Economic stability
77 · Top 14%
vs69 · Top 31%
Measured values
| Metric | Heartland | South Laurel | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,607 | 29,272 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $92,996 | $88,933 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $30,713 | $43,070 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 3,184/sq mi | 3,626/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $322,000 | $458,100 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,333 | $1,830 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 92.3% | 40.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 40.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 96°F | 89°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 36°F | 25°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 38.4" | 45.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 26 mi | 12 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 44.1 min | 35.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 29.7 | 36.2 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Heartland
Elevated or high exposure: hail, tornado.
South Laurel
No hazard reaches elevated exposure.
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