What are the schools like in Louisa, VA?

Louisa is served primarily by Louisa County Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Louisa?

The median household income in Louisa, VA is $51,989 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Louisa, VA?

Louisa has an average high temperature of 45.2°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.8 inches.

Louisa, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Louisa, VA affordable or expensive?

Louisa's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Louisa is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $285,200 and the median rent is $1,078 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Louisa, VA?

Louisa has a violent crime rate of 90.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1768.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Louisa, VA a Good Place to Live?

Louisa is a small town of 2,173 in Virginia, with a median household income of $51,989 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Louisa stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Louisa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Louisa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.7

Louisa's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Louisa costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Louisa, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$285,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,078	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	36.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,989	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Louisa's violent crime rate is 90.7 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.7 /100k

Property Crime

1768.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Louisa is served primarily by Louisa County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Louisa, VA	National Avg
School District	Louisa County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Louisa sees average highs of 45.2°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 15.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Louisa, VA
Average High — January	45.2°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	15.8"

Demographics

Metric	Louisa, VA	National Avg
Population	2,173	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	24.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mineral, VA 5 mi Blue Ridge Shores, VA 6 mi Gordonsville, VA 13 mi Orange, VA 17 mi Palmyra, VA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Louisa

Louisa, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23093

Louisa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisa, VA affordable or expensive?

Louisa's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Louisa roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $285,200 and median rent is $1,078/month.

What is the crime rate in Louisa, VA?

Louisa's violent crime rate is 90.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1768.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Louisa?

Public schools in Louisa are operated by Louisa County Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Louisa, VA a good place to live?

Louisa, VA has a population of 2,173, a median household income of $51,989, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Louisa?

Louisa averages 45.2°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 15.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Louisa?

Louisa, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23093.

What is the population of Louisa?

The population of Louisa, Virginia is 2,173 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Louisa?

Key numbers for living in Louisa: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $285,200, median household income $51,989, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Louisa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.