At a Glance
Median Income
$63,949
$29,093 per capita
Home Value
$158,900
Zillow: $297,572
Violent Crime
194/100K
194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Pine Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pine Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pine Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pine Ridge residents earn a median household income of $63,949 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,093. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pine Ridge is $158,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,572. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Pine Ridge reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 194/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Pine Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pine Ridge has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,751
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density1,161/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,949
Per Capita$29,093
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,900
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$297,572
Housing Units1,235
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property194/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,188 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute65 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pine Ridge was built in 1988.
17.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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