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West Laurel

City in Maryland, United States

Overview

West Laurel, Maryland is a leafy residential community located just outside of Washington, DC. Known for its suburban charm, green spaces, and family-oriented atmosphere, West Laurel offers a peaceful retreat while still being close to major urban centers. The area boasts excellent parks, access to shopping, and convenient transportation links.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.10°, -76.90°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
76
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,855
Local Cost
$2,000
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
106 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
FME
Distance
12 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.

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