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Luray, VA


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Luray, Virginia

Luray, Virginia, in Page county, is 62 miles W of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 79 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 4,871.

The People and Families of Luray

In Luray, about 51% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Luray.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Luray had a median family income of $39,972.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Luray residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Luray isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Luray Housing

In Luray, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Luray, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Luray strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 15%Luray Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Luray, VA

Comparing Luray to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity84
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married36
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Rents45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime88

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