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Luray, VA

Luray, VA.

Population: 11,314 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Luray, VA is $321,526 — up 3.3% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,526

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$321,526
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+97.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$321,526
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
53
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Page County Technical Center, Luray Elementary, LURAY HIGH, LURAY MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Avtex Fibers, Inc. (24.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (11 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Luray Caverns Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
22
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
45.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,905
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
59.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,401
Average weekly wage
$761
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
164

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LurayState medianUS median
Median home value$321,526$331,625$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,905$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Luray, VA?
$321,526.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Luray, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Luray, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Luray, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Luray, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Luray, VA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Luray, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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