At a Glance
Median Income
$52,321
$19,778 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
18.0% 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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luray residents earn a median household income of $52,321 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,778. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Education
3.9% of adults in Luray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luray has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population221
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,321
Per Capita$19,778
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$692M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$93,016
Housing Units77
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation137 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute41 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Luray was built in 1994.
10.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.