Love Valley, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
155 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$233 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$439 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iredell County
1
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
2
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iredell County
3
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 36
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 2 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 4 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NC State Senate District 37, NC State House District 84, NC
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Schools

Central Elementary
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
North Iredell Middle
6 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Union Grove Elementary
6 miles, E • 1.9 star
North Iredell High
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Mitchell Community College
15 miles, S • 1.4 star
Wilkes Community College
16 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Lenoir-Rhyne University
26 miles, W • 1.9 star
Catawba Valley Community College
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
Davis Regional Medical Center
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
16 miles, N • 4.1 star
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
87 miles, NW • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
96 miles, W • 1.4 star
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