Living in Luray, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Luray · Census data 2020–2024
Luray has 121 residents with a median age of 61.3. The median household income is $52,500 (29% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $94,300, the median rent is $275/month.
Luray is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Luray at a glance
- Population
- 121
- Median age
- 61.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $94,300State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $275/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Luray a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Luray
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Luray the median home value is $94,300, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $275 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Luray median household income
The median household income in Luray is $52,500 and the income per person is $33,157. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Luray: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 103
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 39.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.95
39.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Luray has many vacation and second homes.
Luray demographics
- Population
- 121
- Median age
- 61.3
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 43.8%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Luray ›
Education in Luray
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Luray have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Luray
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Luray vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luray | 121 | $52,500 | $94,300 | $275 |
| Lucas | 405 | $43,125 | $58,500 | $494 |
| Bunker Hill | 108 | $70,625 | $73,300 | — |
| Sylvan Grove | 314 | $53,750 | $90,300 | $643 |
| Russell | 4,217 | $56,832 | $135,600 | $824 |
| Natoma | 427 | $58,438 | $34,100 | $667 |
| Dorrance | 156 | $82,639 | $108,800 | $575 |
| Tipton | 241 | $39,713 | $106,300 | $429 |
| Osborne | 1,358 | $51,776 | $84,400 | $579 |
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What is the median household income in Luray, KS?
The median household income in Luray is $52,500, 29% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Luray?
The median home value in Luray is $94,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Luray?
The median gross rent in Luray is $275 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Luray, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Luray?
The median age in Luray is 61.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Luray?
The average commute to work in Luray is 14 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Luray?
The unemployment rate in Luray is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Luray?
39.1% of adults in Luray have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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