At a Glance
Median Income
$51,654
$33,208 per capita
Home Value
$181,800
Zillow: $245,046
Median Rent
$676/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.0% smoking rate
How Pine City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pine City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pine City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pine City residents earn a median household income of $51,654 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,208. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,401 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pine City is $181,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,046. Median rent is $676/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
16.1% of adults in Pine City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pine City has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,339
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,654
Per Capita$33,208
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$2,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,800
Rent$676
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$245,046
Housing Units1,694
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation957 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Pine City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.