Pine Island, TX

Texas

Pine Island is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,226. Residents earn $63,523 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,226 Population 131/sq mi density
$63,523 Median Income $40,929 per capita
$367,400 Home Value $312,068 Zillow
$647 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,523 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$367,400 home value, $647/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,523
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $367,400
30% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.9%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How Pine Island Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,226
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,523
Per Capita$40,929
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$3,022M
Commute31 min

Housing

B
Home Value$367,400
Rent$647
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$312,068

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation211 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+88.2%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Libraries1

Is Pine Island a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pine Island receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Pine Island offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pine Island is $63,523, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pine Island is $367,400, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Pine Island enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Pine Island has a population of 1,226 with a density of 131 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.4%), with 11.9% Black.

Population

1,226
Total Population
131
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
9.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Island vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only68.5%
13% below US avg
Spanish31.5%
135% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pine Island vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pine Island is $63,523, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Pine Island vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,523
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,929
Avg Weekly Wage$976
IRS Avg AGI$88,541

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,088
County GDP$3,022M

Business (County)

Restaurants94
Healthcare100
Retail148
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,255
107% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pine Island is $367,400, 30% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $312,068.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$367,400
30% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$312,068

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,255
107% above US avg
Effective Rate1.97%
In Pine Island, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.6% report depression. 30.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pine Island vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma10.0%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity30.1%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.4%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death8,785/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access57.3%
Healthcare Facilities100

Crime Rates: Pine Island vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Pine Island has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.9 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation211 ft (64 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates30.0538°N, 96.0284°W
County FIPS48477
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77%
D 22.3%

Winner: Republican by 54.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.9%
20% below US avg
High School+88.2%
School Test Score5.10
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density131/sq mi
Total Area9.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities100
Restaurants94
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Work from Home7.9%

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