Housing data for Laurel Hill, FL
Laurel Hill, FL has an estimated 355 residents and 237 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Okaloosa County.
12.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $742 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−44.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 355 (±117)
- Housing units
- 237 (±54)
- Households that rent
- 12.5%
- Median gross rent
- $742
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −44.4%
What stands out in Laurel Hill
Median home value: $117,900 (±$44,907) in Laurel Hill, lower than in Okaloosa County ($351,200).
Median real estate taxes: $586 (±$196) in Laurel Hill, lower than in Okaloosa County ($2,011).
Median gross rent: $742 (±$165) in Laurel Hill, lower than in Okaloosa County ($1,612).
Households that rent: 12.5% (±8.9 points) in Laurel Hill, lower than in Okaloosa County (31.6%).
Housing in Laurel Hill at a glance
- Median rent: $742 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 13.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 12.5% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $63,036 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $117,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,375 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $586 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 61.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 41.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 38.2% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 91.7% heat with electricity (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 39.3 minutes average trip to work (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Growth: −44.4% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 20.3% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 1.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Laurel Hill against Okaloosa County, its state and the nation
| Laurel Hill | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 355 (±117) | 216,599 (exact) | 22,416,077 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 237 (±54) | 103,864 (±80) | 10,256,470 (±942) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 12.5% (±8.9 points) | 31.6% (±1.1 points) | 32.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $742 (±$165) | $1,612 (±$44) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $63,036 (±$9,921) | $81,998 (±$2,764) | $74,568 (±$284) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $117,900 (±$44,907) | $351,200 (±$6,014) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $586 (±$196) | $2,011 (±$85) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 41.0% (±14.1 points) | 30.2% (±1.3 points) | 33.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 39.3 minutes (±5.6) | 26.3 minutes (±0.7) | 28.0 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 88.1% (±7.8 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.8 years (±15.2) | 37.4 years (±0.3) | 42.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Laurel Hill covers 4.2 square miles of land, about 84 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Laurel Hill has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 638 (±154) | 355 (±117) | −44.4% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 334 (±51) | 237 (±54) | −29.0% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $842 (±$116) | $742 (±$165) | −11.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $72,700 (±$9,123) | $117,900 (±$44,907) | +62.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $40,446 (±$7,962) | $63,036 (±$9,921) | +55.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $975 (±$260) | $1,375 (±$367) | +41.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $494 (±$107) | $586 (±$196) | +18.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 33.2% (±10.4 points) | 12.5% (±8.9 points) | −20.7 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1% (±11.6 points) | 38.2% (±38.2 points) | +31.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Places near Laurel Hill
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart | 7.3 mi | $707 | $68,300 | 44.9% |
| Paxton | 8.7 mi | $860 | $171,200 | 21.1% |
| Florala | 9.3 mi | $706 | $91,600 | 46.0% |
| Crestview | 16 mi | $1,366 | $277,900 | 38.7% |
| Carolina | 19 mi | $669 | $152,500 | 18.5% |
| Libertyville | 19 mi | — | $120,000 | 9.7% |
| Horn Hill | 21 mi | $707 | $150,000 | 19.1% |
| Onycha | 21 mi | $600 | $55,000 | 27.4% |
Places in Florida most like Laurel Hill
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westville | $669 | $102,200 | $73,750 | 9.9% |
| Astor | $1,055 | $116,000 | $56,979 | 10.9% |
| Rainbow Lakes Estates | $1,030 | $160,400 | $50,429 | 9.7% |
| Lake Kathryn | $946 | $80,700 | $50,379 | 29.3% |
| Pomona Park | $917 | $159,600 | $43,317 | 25.4% |
| Ridge Manor | $1,055 | $229,800 | $57,857 | 17.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Florida.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Laurel Hill, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,421 | $1,706 | $1,908 | $2,616 | $3,189 |
HUD income limits for Laurel Hill, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,400 | $37,350 | $59,750 |
| 2 people | $25,600 | $42,700 | $68,300 |
| 3 people | $28,800 | $48,050 | $76,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,350 | $85,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,650 | $92,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,900 | $99,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,200 | $105,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,450 | $112,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $106,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Laurel Hill
What is the average home value in Laurel Hill, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $117,900 (±$44,907) for owner-occupied homes in Laurel Hill (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Laurel Hill?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Laurel Hill, FL is $1,375 (±$367) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Laurel Hill?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Laurel Hill, FL is $586 (±$196) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Laurel Hill?
Laurel Hill, FL has an estimated 237 (±54) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Laurel Hill?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 46.8% of homes in Laurel Hill, FL.
How old are most homes in Laurel Hill?
41.0% of homes in Laurel Hill, FL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Laurel Hill growing?
In Laurel Hill, the number of residents went from 638 in 2015–2019 to 355 in 2020–2024 (−44.4%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Hill city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Hill city, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Hill city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Hill city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Hill city, Florida
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Hill city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Hill city, Florida
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Laurel Hill city, Florida (place:39650, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .