Explore the Area
Bellacino's Pizza & GrindersRestaurants
LidlGroceries
Kabuto Japanese House of Steak & SushiNightlife
StarbucksCafes
TargetShopping
BowleroArts and Entertainment
Sports Performance & Wellness InstituteFitness
WawaRestaurants
ALDIGroceries
Nachos BirthdayNightlife
Dunkin'Cafes
Chester Fritz StadiumArts and Entertainment
Central Virginia Dance AcademyFitness
Roma Ristorante ItalianoRestaurants
GNCGroceries
the secret clubhouseNightlife
StarbucksCafes
Kroger Fuel CenterShopping
Oktanes!Arts and Entertainment
CrossFitFitness
Chipotle Mexican GrillRestaurants
Food LionGroceries
J and D's CafeNightlife
PetcoShopping
Filipino FestivalArts and Entertainment
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What Locals Say about Laurel
At least 79 Trulia users voted on each feature.
87 % Say car is needed
83 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say parking is easy
72 % Say there's holiday spirit
67 % Say it's quiet
67 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say yards are well-kept
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
48 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say there are sidewalks
39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
38 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
36 % Say there's wildlife
32 % Say streets are well-lit
27 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
- Latoya Hewlett
- Visitor
- 7mo ago
"I delivered in this area, it’s a calm peaceful neighborhood and the community is always welcoming. I would love to live here"
1Flag - Bleutrinity
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Nothing really. They are building a lot of apartments but not a lot of jobs. Things could be worse though. "
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 5 years and absolutely love it! It’s quite and the people are very friendly."
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Great area to live in. Very friendly neighbors and short drive to mall and market places makes it a great spot to live in."
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It’s close to everything. Close to city and close to short pump. Perfect location with access to a trail behind the neighborhood that gets you to basically everything you need, strip mall with groceries, vet, hair and food"
0Flag - Mcvasconcelos85
- Resident
- 5y ago
"There are plastic bags for owners to use to pick up poop and trash cans that are placed conveniently to dispose of the poop"
0Flag - Hannum3
- Resident
- 5y ago
"There are doggie bags and trash cans in 2 areas. It makes it very convenient. People with dogs are usually friendly. Most dogs are on leashes. I know most of the dogs other names and forget the owners names LOL"
1Flag - Karla P. C.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Follow the rules of the HOA. Great place to grow a family. It’s quiet and convenient. Not much goes on around here. "
0Flag - Amanda.lynne.willis
- Resident
- 5y ago
"There are a lot of families outside on nice days. Most neighborhoods are well maintained, and the school systems are good."
0Flag - Keiaraeaddy
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Annual event at Virginia Randolph recreational center for neighbors and friends. Fun activities for kids food and music."
1Flag - Tartiana S.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Not enough dog places to take your dog to you have to drive your dog to the parks. And the one park in this area is Just open lot for pooping "
0Flag - Jessica H.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"We have no community events that I know of but the area is still a nice place to live..............."
0Flag - Sweetboobie51
- Prev. Resident
- 6y ago
"It seems a nice and quiet area. Sometimes some people’ pets who must have to take her/his responsibility to pick up the feces from their pets . Occasionally, there have a event community like Halloween party, Christmas , and more events."
0Flag - A W.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"It’s great. I would highly recommend this area to live in for single and multi-families. It’s safe and close to everything!"
0Flag - Jennifer F.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Great area for families. Lots of shops nearby. You are close to everything. The highway is right there which makes it minutes to downtown! "
0Flag - Amanda P.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Wish neighbors would take better care of their houses and yards and not have things so junky, but a nice area, friendly people."
0Flag - Ekeckel
- Resident
- 6y ago
"The commute to downtown is roughly 15-20 minutes. The drive to Short Pump is the same. You’re right in the middle of everything while feeling like you still have privacy. "
0Flag - Jessica
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I've lived here for 3 years an love it. people are friendly, neighborhoods are safe, schools are good."
4Flag - Shaniece S.
- Prev. Resident
- 7y ago
"I used to live in this community for 7years and hopes to return some day it was more of a family that and average community we looked out for one another."
1Flag - Pwsheaffer
- Resident
- 7y ago
"A middle class neighborhood that is diverse. People are friendly and take care of their property. Lots of people out walking and families with children of all ages. "
0Flag - Tomssoap
- Resident
- 7y ago
"We have movie nights, picnics, and community meetings. We also community yard sales. There are other things that we do but I can’t think right now "
0Flag - Rowanne
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years. It’s a great starter home community. It’s close to Short Pump as well as downtown."
3Flag - Angela S.
- Resident
- 7y ago
"If you're afraid of dogs normally prohibited in most areas, be mindful that you may need to reconsider the area. The majority of the owners are actually very nice and the dogs very well behaved. Their bark, as loud as it is. is worse than their bite. "
0Flag - Freshcleaning86
- Resident
- 7y ago
"My neighbors are great,and is nice place to live. Everyone is helpful and nice ,I really like this area for my family "
0Flag - Shenica S.
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I lived in this area for almost two years. Nice, quiet and my neighbors are friendly. Just not that many kids around. That’s one of the reasons we are moving. "
5Flag - Pacman4711
- Resident
- 8y ago
"I like my neighborhood. I feel my kids are safe and it’s affordable. I also like that the demographics are mixed"
0Flag
Schools
- Trevvett Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 578 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThey are absolutely horrible to my studentsParent Review8mo ago20 Reviews - Dumbarton Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 684 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy son loves Dumbarton! He starteds school after during the pandemic, everything has been EXCEPTIONAL!Parent Review2y ago20 Reviews - Our Lady Of Lourdes School
- PK-8
- Private
- 352 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOur Lady of Lourdes has been a wonderful experience for our family since our son started in JK. The staff and community are so welcoming. One of the reasons we chose Our Lady of Lourdes is because of the diversity and inclusivity of the school community. We have always felt welcomed here.Parent Review1mo ago17 Reviews
Homes in Laurel
- Samson Properties, CVRMLS
- Fathom Realty Virginia, CVRMLS
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