At a Glance
Median Income
$72,813
$66,090 per capita
Home Value
$510,300
Zillow: $446,792
Median Rent
$778/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.7%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
12.1% smoking rate
How Lake Lure Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Lure's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Lure a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Lure residents earn a median household income of $72,813 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,090. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 707 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Lure is $510,300 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $446,792. Median rent is $778/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Lake Lure reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 503/100K.
Education
58.7% of adults in Lake Lure hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Lure has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,488
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,813
Per Capita$66,090
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$734M
Avg Weekly Wage$891
Housing
C+
Home Value$510,300
Rent$778
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$446,792
Housing Units2,242
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property503/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation1,385 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute38 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Lake Lure was founded in 1927.
The median home in Lake Lure was built in 1987.
29.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.