Lake Royale, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,959 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$263,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$972 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
1
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
3
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
1
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 40
Feb 3 1 43
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 3 0 59
May 3 0 67
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 5 0 71
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 3 0 43

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NC State Senate District 11, NC State House District 7, NC
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Schools

Bunn High
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
Bunn Middle
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Bunn Elementary
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Louisburg College
11 miles, N • 1.4 star
Nash Community College
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
Living Arts College
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Nash General Hospital
19 miles, E • 1.4 star
Wilson Medical Center
22 miles, S • 2.3 star
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
25 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Pitt-Greenville Airport
51 miles, SE • 1 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
85 miles, S • 1 star
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