The Town FilesLuray, Virginia
Town in Page County · population 4,831 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $253,900
- Household income
- $50,150
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 54.0
Luray is a town of 4,831 people in Page County, Virginia. The median home is worth $253,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of Virginia towns, quieter than 88% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 82% of Virginia towns.
How Luray ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Luray is worth $253,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $50,150, which is more affordable than 14% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $892 a month. 65.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Luray | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $892 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $50,150 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Luray
| People | Luray | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.0 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.4% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in Luray
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.6 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luray since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 28, 2002 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 3, 2009.
Severe weather in Page County since 1996
Page County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Jobs and pay in Page County
Page County had 5,550 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,184 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Luray itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Public schools in Luray
5 public schools with 1,488 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luray High | 9-12 | 485 | 13.9 |
| Luray Elementary | PK-5 | 482 | 12.1 |
| Luray Middle | 6-8 | 299 | 9.6 |
| Springfield Elementary | PK-5 | 222 | 13.9 |
| Page County Technical Center | Other | — | — |
Towns near Luray
- Woodstock, VA14.8 mi · 5,807 people · home $268,700
- Timberville, VA17.4 mi · 2,963 people · home $231,000
- Broadway, VA19.1 mi · 4,170 people · home $284,300
- Elkton, VA19.6 mi · 2,941 people · home $246,800
- Front Royal, VA23.2 mi · 15,011 people · home $314,400
- Strasburg, VA24.1 mi · 7,083 people · home $269,100
- Harrisonburg, VA27.6 mi · 51,814 people · home $299,100
- Massanetta Springs, VA27.6 mi · 6,384 people · home $467,700
Luray questions
Is Luray, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Luray scores better for retirees than 75% of Virginia towns and quieter than 88%. 29.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.0).
How much does a house cost in Luray?
The median owner-occupied home in Luray is valued at $253,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,150, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $892 a month.
What is the weather like in Luray?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 18.6 inches of snow.
Does Luray get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luray since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 28, 2002. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)