Virginia
Luray is a small town in Virginia with a population of 4,836. Residents earn $55,802 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Luray receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Luray has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Luray is $55,802, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Luray is $243,500, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Luray is below the national average at 186 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,247 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Luray experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 18.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,802 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,419 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $830 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,561 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 613 |
| County GDP | $892M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,844 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.17% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $243,500 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $307,504 |
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.7% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,844 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.17% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,041/100K |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 185.5/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 61.8/100K |
| Robbery | 41.2/100K |
| Assault | 82.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,247.0/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 185.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,040.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 20.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 865 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6642°N, 78.4545°W |
| County FIPS | 51139 |
Winner: Republican by 54.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 72.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |