Luray, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Luray, Virginia Summary
Life in Luray research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Luray over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Luray:
The population in Luray is 4,784.
The median home value in Luray is $188,000.
The median income in Luray is $47,346.
The median rent in Luray is $794.
The unemployment rate in Luray is 3.0%.
The poverty rate in Luray is 11.7%.
Table Of Contents
Luray SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
4
Safety
6
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
6
Luray, VA Crime Report
108
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,243.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-3.45%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Luray / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 108 | 2,243.9 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 145.4 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 83.1 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 101 | 2,098.5 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 166.2 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 92 | 1,911.5 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 20.8 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Luray, VA Photos
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Rankings for Luray in Virginia
Map Of Luray, VA
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Population over time in Luray
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,784 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 4,818 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 4,803 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 4,842 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 4,843 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 4,864 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 4,885 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 4,903 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 4,917 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 4,938 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Luray
| Race | Luray | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 60.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.4% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Luray
| Gender | Luray | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Luray for adults over 25
| Education | Luray | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Luray, Virginia
| Income | Luray | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.1% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.6% | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.3% | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.4% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
