North Carolina
Lake Lure is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,488. Residents earn $72,813 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Lure receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Lake Lure offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Lure is $72,813, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Lure is $510,300, making it a premium housing market at 81% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Lake Lure is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,257 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
Lake Lure is a highly educated community — 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Lake Lure enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,813 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,090 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $891 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,337 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 707 |
| County GDP | $734M |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,014 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 29.1% |
| Census Median | $510,300 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $441,953 |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $252 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 105.8% |
| Price Drops | 8.6% |
| Inventory | 58 |
| Census Median Rent | $778 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,014 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,657/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,257.3/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 251.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,005.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.3 inches |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4484°N, 82.2022°W |
| County FIPS | 37149 |
Winner: Republican by 25.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.7% |
| 74% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Retail Stores | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 29.1% |