At a Glance
Median Income
$93,750
$36,524 per capita
Home Value
$119,900
Zillow: $176,526
Median Rent
$1,153/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.1% smoking rate
How Pine Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pine Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pine Forest 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 Forest residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,524. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pine Forest is $119,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,526. Median rent is $1,153/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
10.3% of adults in Pine Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pine Forest has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population376
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$36,524
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,900
Rent$1,153
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$176,526
Housing Units211
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain65.1 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Pine Forest was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.