Luray Authority

Luray is a middle-income small town of 4,827 with home prices 1.5× below the Virginia median.

Luray, Virginia

Luray is a Virginia town in Page County, Virginia, home to 4,827 residents. Median household income is $50,150.

Definition and scope

Located in Page County, Virginia, Luray operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 6.

Who lives here

Luray has approximately 4,827 residents. The median age is 54.0 years. Roughly 65% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $253,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 90.5%
• Black or African American: 5.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
• Asian: 1.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Luray is $50,150. Poverty rate stands at 12.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.9%. Educational attainment: 18.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Luray:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Luray Caverns Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Page County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Culpeper, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Luray sits at an elevation of 895 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6b.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.