At a Glance
Median Income
$94,882
$43,262 per capita
Home Value
$298,600
Zillow: $336,297
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
479/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
320 sunny days/yr
How Piedmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piedmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piedmont a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Piedmont residents earn a median household income of $94,882 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,262. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,086 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piedmont is $298,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,297. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Piedmont reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 479/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.8% of adults in Piedmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piedmont has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population7,978
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,882
Per Capita$43,262
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$8,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,600
Rent$1,367
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$336,297
Housing Units2,946
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property479/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault94/100K
Burglary117/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,219 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Piedmont was built in 2000.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.