Blue Ridge, NC relocation guide
Moving to Lake Lure, NC
$627,000Median home value
Rutherford CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Lake Lure
Lake Lure is a resort town built around its namesake 720-acre mountain lake in the Hickory Nut Gorge. The lake, beach, and surrounding Blue Ridge foothills have drawn vacationers for a century, with the historic Lake Lure Inn and Flowering Bridge as landmarks. Many homes are second homes or vacation rentals; the year-round population is about 1,500.
Home prices in Lake Lure
The median home value in Lake Lure is $627,000.
Top places in Lake Lure
- Lake Lure — boating, the town beach, and lake tours.
- Chimney Rock State Park — granite monolith and falls views adjacent to town.
- Lake Lure Flowering Bridge — garden walkway over the Rocky Broad River.
- The 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa — historic lakefront hotel.
- Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure — resort with golf and marina.
Commuting from Lake Lure
- Asheville Regional Airport (~40 min).
- US-64/74A winds through the gorge to Asheville.
- No commuter rail; resort town.
Lake Lure FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Lure, NC?
The median home value in Lake Lure is $627,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Lake Lure, NC?
Asheville Regional Airport (~40 min).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.