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Pine Knoll Shores, NC
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Pine Knoll Shores, NC
At a Glance
How Pine Knoll Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pine Knoll Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pine Knoll Shores a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pine Knoll Shores residents earn a median household income of $108,393 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,849. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pine Knoll Shores is $583,900 , 107% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $715,587. Median rent is $1,792/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Pine Knoll Shores reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,480/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.8% of adults in Pine Knoll Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pine Knoll Shores has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.