Henrico, VA

Laurel

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$190K - $540K
For Sale on Trulia:
28 homes
Rent:
$880 - $5K
For Rent on Trulia:
244 homes
No commute data
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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
    "I delivered in this area, it’s a calm peaceful neighborhood and the community is always welcoming. I would love to live here"
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  • Bleutrinity
    "Nothing really. They are building a lot of apartments but not a lot of jobs. Things could be worse though. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 5 years and absolutely love it! It’s quite and the people are very friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area to live in. Very friendly neighbors and short drive to mall and market places makes it a great spot to live in."
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  • Trulia User
    "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"
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  • Mcvasconcelos85
    "There are plastic bags for owners to use to pick up poop and trash cans that are placed conveniently to dispose of the poop"
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  • Hannum3
    "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"
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  • Karla P. C.
    "Follow the rules of the HOA. Great place to grow a family. It’s quiet and convenient. Not much goes on around here. "
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  • Amanda.lynne.willis
    "There are a lot of families outside on nice days. Most neighborhoods are well maintained, and the school systems are good."
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  • Keiaraeaddy
    "Annual event at Virginia Randolph recreational center for neighbors and friends. Fun activities for kids food and music."
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  • Tartiana S.
    "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 "
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  • Jessica H.
    "We have no community events that I know of but the area is still a nice place to live..............."
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  • Sweetboobie51
    "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."
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  • A W.
    "It’s great. I would highly recommend this area to live in for single and multi-families. It’s safe and close to everything!"
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  • Jennifer F.
    "Great area for families. Lots of shops nearby. You are close to everything. The highway is right there which makes it minutes to downtown! "
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  • Amanda P.
    "Wish neighbors would take better care of their houses and yards and not have things so junky, but a nice area, friendly people."
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  • Ekeckel
    "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. "
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  • Jessica
    "I've lived here for 3 years an love it. people are friendly, neighborhoods are safe, schools are good."
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  • Shaniece S.
    "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."
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  • Pwsheaffer
    "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. "
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  • Tomssoap
    "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 "
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  • Rowanne
    "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."
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  • Angela S.
    "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. "
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  • Freshcleaning86
    "My neighbors are great,and is nice place to live. Everyone is helpful and nice ,I really like this area for my family "
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  • Shenica S.
    "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. "
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  • Pacman4711
    "I like my neighborhood. I feel my kids are safe and it’s affordable. I also like that the demographics are mixed"
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