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Lake Lure, NC


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Lake Lure, North Carolina

Lake Lure, North Carolina, in Rutherford county, is 23 miles SE of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 78 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 1,027 people people live in Lake Lure.

The People and Families of Lake Lure

In Lake Lure, about 73% of adults are married. Homes in Lake Lure tend to contain married couples.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Lake Lure nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Lure had a median family income of $45,833. It turns out that people in Lake Lure tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,055) in Lake Lure than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Lake Lure Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lake Lure, about 86% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Lake Lure tends to be newer than in most towns. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in North Carolina.

Commuting

In Lake Lure, 91% of commuters drive to work. Lake Lure is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

Lake Lure strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLake Lure Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lake Lure College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lake Lure, NC

Comparing Lake Lure to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity41
Female Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime14
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