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Laurel
City in New York, United States
Overview
Laurel is a picturesque hamlet on Long Island's North Fork, known for its serene coastal vibe, lush farmlands, and small-town charm. It offers a quiet retreat with easy access to vineyards, beaches, and classic east coast nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
7,222
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.97°, -72.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,848
Local Cost
$2,752
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1168 mm
Internet Speed
240 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
FOK
Distance
15 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 75/100.
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