At a Glance
Violent Crime
352/100K
2,175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Luray reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,175/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Luray hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luray has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population132
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans39.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$76,805
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$154,335
Housing Units68
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent352/100K
Property2,175/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death12,842/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation452 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Luray was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
59.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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