Avon, IN vs Laurel, MD

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Avon

73.7

#681 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Avon leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.8). Avon leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 33.5 min). Avon leads in cost of living index (104 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Avon, IN Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 73.7 (#681) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 24,231 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $359,850 $478,130
Median Household Income $98,162 $92,035
Average Commute 26.4 min 33.5 min
Walk Score N/A 53
Crime Level 3.7 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.5 D+13.9

Data coverage note: Avon is missing data for 1 metric that Laurel has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.

Avon, IN
C
73.7 Score

Avon, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$359,850

Population

24,231

Crime

Low

Median Income

$98,162

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Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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