Profile for Luray, Virginia, VA

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 1. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.2 per 1,000 people.

Nearby parks & recreation: Shenandoah National Park, Shenandoah River State Park, Appalachian Trail, Lake Arrowhead , Luray Caverns, George Washington National Forest

Scenic roads: Skyline Drive

Historic sites and museums: Car and Carriage Caravan Museum

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Cemeteries (13)

Communities (2)

Hotels (3)

Libraries (1)

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22% of Luray residents report German ancestry, and 9% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Luray ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Luray was $16,205, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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16% of Luray residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Median rent in Luray, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $377.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $783.

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Libraries in Luray include Page Public Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Luray include Page News and Courier

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Page County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Luray political report.

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The average commute time for Luray workers is 28 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Luray include Best Value Inn Luray Caverns, Best Western, Days Inn.

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