At a Glance
Median Income
$47,652
$22,487 per capita
Home Value
$243,100
Zillow: $340,045
Violent Crime
772/100K
3,859/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
68.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Pierson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pierson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pierson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pierson residents earn a median household income of $47,652 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,487. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,423 business establishments, including 214 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pierson is $243,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,045. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Pierson reports 772 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,859/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Pierson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pierson has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,456
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,652
Per Capita$22,487
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$5,147M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
B+
Home Value$243,100
Rent
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$340,045
Housing Units495
Rent Burden43.3%
Crime
F
Violent772/100K
Property3,859/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation76 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+68.7%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Pierson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 214 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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