At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$32,726 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
Zillow: $97,733
Median Rent
$244/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.8% smoking rate
How Luray Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Luray's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Luray a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luray residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,726. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luray is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,733. Median rent is $244/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
19.0% of adults in Luray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luray has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population159
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$32,726
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$184M
Avg Weekly Wage$797
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent$244
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$97,733
Housing Units106
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,625/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,590 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Luray was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.