The Town FilesLouisa, Virginia
Town in Louisa County · population 1,987 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $344,100
- Household income
- $65,132
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 41.7
Louisa is a town of 1,987 people in Louisa County, Virginia. The median home is worth $344,100, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks hipper than 95% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 90% of Virginia towns.
How Louisa ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Louisa is worth $344,100, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $65,132, which is more affordable than 12% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,207 a month. 42.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Louisa | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $344,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,207 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $65,132 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 42.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Louisa
| People | Louisa | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 91.8% |
Weather in Louisa
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Louisa since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 19, 2019 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 16, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Louisa County since 1996
Louisa County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Louisa County
Louisa County had 10,206 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,052 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Louisa itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Louisa
3 public schools with 1,782 students, about 20.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | PK-5 | 648 | 20.3 |
| Moss-Nuckols Elementary | PK-5 | 589 | 19.6 |
| Trevilians Elementary | PK-5 | 545 | 20.2 |
Towns near Louisa
- Blue Ridge Shores, VA6.4 mi · 801 people · home $221,300
- Gordonsville, VA13.1 mi · 1,402 people · home $272,800
- Orange, VA17.1 mi · 4,880 people · home $273,300
- Lake Monticello, VA19.3 mi · 10,126 people · home $325,900
- Rivanna, VA20.7 mi · 2,174 people · home $852,400
- Goochland, VA23.4 mi · 899 people · home $485,700
- Pantops, VA24.2 mi · 4,682 people · home $522,900
- Lake Land'Or, VA24.3 mi · 4,555 people · home $302,500
Louisa questions
Is Louisa, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Louisa scores better for retirees than 90% of Virginia towns and quieter than 64%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Louisa?
The median owner-occupied home in Louisa is valued at $344,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,132, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,207 a month.
What is the weather like in Louisa?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Louisa get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Louisa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 19, 2019. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)