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Luray, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Luray is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 1,360. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,360 Population 172/sq mi density
436 ft Elevation 133 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,866 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,866 median income, 13.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, $678/mo rent

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About Luray

Luray

Luray is the county seat of Page County, Virginia, United States. It is in the Shenandoah Valley and found within the northwestern part of the Commonwealth. The population was 4,831 at the 2020 census.

People

Population1,360
Density172/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,866
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$135,600
Rent$678
Housing Units544
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Population1,360
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates48.7204°, 1.3989°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (839 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$25,866

About Luray

Luray is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 1,360. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Luray is $25,866, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Luray vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,866
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Luray is $135,600, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $678 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 544 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,600
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$678
42% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units544

Property Tax

Luray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates48.7204°N, 1.3989°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 7, 2008.

Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 129 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 145 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 119 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 145 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 115 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 129 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 140 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 96 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 116 km
Apr 1, 1994 France M3.1 138 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 64 km
Jun 7, 2008 3 km ENE of Cangey, France M3.0 140 km
Dec 9, 1992 7 km NNE of Neuvy-le-Roi, France M3.0 130 km
Jan 20, 1992 9 km NNW of Château-Renault, France M3.0 124 km
Nov 12, 1992 5 km NW of Cabourg, France M2.8 132 km
Aug 20, 1990 2 km N of Pont-d'Ouilly, France M2.8 133 km
May 31, 2000 6 km S of Loué, France M2.7 143 km
May 10, 1990 5 km NW of La Lande-Patry, France M2.7 150 km
Jan 5, 1994 0 km SSE of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville, France M2.7 86 km
Dec 31, 1990 France M2.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Luray has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Luray

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Élémentaire Jean Zay
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Radio Stations near Luray

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BLS GUYANE MP3 128 kbps
behary laul sirder tropical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Partage MP3 320 kbps
bls Guyane tropical music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grand Ciel christian MP3 128 kbps
Vinylestimes classic rock, hard rock MP3 192 kbps
Principe Actif MP3 128 kbps
Kizrock Métal MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Luray

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée des Vignerons et Artisans Drouais
L’ECURIE Histoire et Tradition
Le Prix de la Liberté
Musée de l'Ancienne Sparterie
Musée des instruments à vent
Musée du cinéma Jean Delannoy
Musée du Peigne et Parures
Musée du Rétro Mobile Club Drouais
Musée Marcel Dessal

Libraries in Luray

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Cécile Schaad0.0
Bibliothèque de Clévilliers0.0
Bibliothèque Gazier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale  L’Évasion0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Cherisy0.0
La Bibliothèque0.0
La P@renthèse Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Villemeux0.0
Médiathèque l'Odyssée0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Coulombs0.0
Plaisir de lire0.0

Farmers Markets in Luray

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food-Trucks
Marché Couvert
Marché de Maintenon

Breweries in Luray

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bacquet

Stadiums & Teams in Luray

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Luray

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Châteaudun AirfieldMedium Airport
Évreux-Fauville (BA 105) Air BaseEVXMedium Airport
Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air BaseMedium Airport
Pontoise-Cormeilles AerodromePOXMedium Airport
Rouen Vallée de Seine AirportUROMedium Airport
Toussus-le-Noble AirportTNFMedium Airport
Avernes Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bailleau Armenonville AirfieldSmall Airport
Base Paramoteurs de Boigny-MérévilleSmall Airport
Base ULM du Le Gault-Saint-DenisSmall Airport
Beynes Thiverval AirfieldSmall Airport
Cesseville Ferme des Moulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Champseru AirfieldSmall Airport
Chartres-Métropole AirfieldSmall Airport
Chavenay-Villepreux AirfieldSmall Airport
Dreux Vernouillet AirfieldSmall Airport
Écrosnes ULMSmall Airport
Étampes-Mondésir AirfieldSmall Airport
Étrépagny AirfieldSmall Airport
Flavacourt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine Simon AirfieldSmall Airport
Houville La Branche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ferme des Prés AirfieldSmall Airport
La Fontaine au Berger AirfieldSmall Airport
La Maison des Pionniers AirfieldSmall Airport
La Saussaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Buternay AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes d'Eure et Loir AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Mureaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Noyers Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Loulappe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mantes-Chérence AirfieldSmall Airport
Paramoteur Paris Ouest AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-de-l'Eure AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Cyr-l'École AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Cyr-la-Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Santilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Thoiry AirfieldSmall Airport
Val-de-Reuil Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Voves Viabon AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Luray

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église Saint-Rémi

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luray

What is the population of Luray?

Luray has a population of 1,360 residents and is located in France. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles.

Is Luray expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,866, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,600 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $678 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Luray?

Luray has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Luray?

The job market in Luray faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 82 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Luray?

The median home value in Luray is $135,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $678.

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