At a Glance
Median Income
$63,523
$40,929 per capita
Home Value
$367,400
Zillow: $312,068
Median Rent
$647/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.5% smoking rate
How Pine Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pine Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pine Island a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pine Island residents earn a median household income of $63,523 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,929. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,088 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pine Island is $367,400 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,068. Median rent is $647/month, with 23.1% 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 2000.
Education
26.9% of adults in Pine Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 43.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,226
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,523
Per Capita$40,929
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$3,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
B
Home Value$367,400
Rent$647
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$312,068
Housing Units528
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation211 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Pine Island was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
17.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.