Pine Crest, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,173 Population 1,126/sq mi density
$54,900 Median Income $33,098 per capita
$181,100 Home Value $275,034 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,900 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$181,100 home value, $735/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Crest, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,900
27% below
$33,098 per capita
Home Value
$181,100
36% below
Zillow: $275,034
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
12% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Pine Crest Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pine Crest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
64%
Rent
63%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine Crest 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

Pine Crest residents earn a median household income of $54,900 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,098. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pine Crest is $181,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,034. Median rent is $735/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

29.8% of adults in Pine Crest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pine Crest has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,173
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density1,126/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,900
Per Capita$33,098
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,556M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,100
Rent$735
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$275,034
Housing Units1,088
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,616/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,702 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pine Crest was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.