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Luray, VA
Town in Page County, Virginia.
Population
4,827
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
994
ZIP codes
0
Luray and its ZIP codes
Luray at a glance
- Luray is about 4.5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,150, 46% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,900 (34% below Virginia) and median rent is $892 a month.
Local data for Luray, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Luray, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,150
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$253,900
Median rent
$892/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
54.0
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (789), Irish Americans (278), Scottish Americans (185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Page County. PPP loans are for Luray.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,132
5,535 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,748
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $10,291 per person
How people get to work
Luray, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Luray, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
917
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
103
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
44.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luray, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Luray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanleyTown | 6.4 mi | 1.4 |
| New MarketTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| Mount JacksonTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Bowmans CrossingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| QuicksburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| SperryvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| EdinburgTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ShenandoahTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| WoodstockTown | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Mount CliftonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| WashingtonTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ConicvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Hudson CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Columbia FurnaceCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| TimbervilleTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luray, VA in?
- Luray is in Page County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Luray, VA?
- About 4,827 people live in Luray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luray?
- Nearby places include Stanley (6.4 mi), New Market (11 mi), Mount Jackson (12 mi), Bowmans Crossing (12 mi), Quicksburg (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023