North Carolina
Pine Knoll Shores is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,387. Residents earn $108,393 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pine Knoll Shores receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pine Knoll Shores offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pine Knoll Shores is $108,393, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Pine Knoll Shores among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Pine Knoll Shores is $583,900, making it a premium housing market at 107% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,792 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Pine Knoll Shores is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,480 per 100,000, 27% above the national average.
Pine Knoll Shores is a highly educated community — 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Pine Knoll Shores enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,393 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $76,849 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,892 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,721 |
| County GDP | $3,739M |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Healthcare | 197 |
| Retail | 365 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.68% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |
| Census Median | $583,900 |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $715,587 |
| Median List Price | $695,000 |
| Median List Price | $695,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $615 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.2% |
| Price Drops | 27.8% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,792 |
| 54% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.68% |
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.3% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,599/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Total Violent | 145.9/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 72.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 72.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,479.9/100K |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 948.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,385.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 145.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.0 inches |
| 55% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6972°N, 76.8319°W |
| County FIPS | 37031 |
Winner: Republican by 43.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.8% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 628/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Retail Stores | 365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |