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Pine Ridge, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,709 Population 1,193/sq mi density
$74,861 Median Income $36,598 per capita
$218,500 Home Value $260,033 Zillow
$1,204 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
458 Violent Crime/100K 1,282 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,861 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $1,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Ridge, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,861
0% below
$36,598 per capita
Home Value
$218,500
22% below
Zillow: $260,033
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
4% above
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
458/100K
20% above
1,282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
11% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 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)

Income
100%
Home Value
78%
Rent
104%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
120%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $74,861 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,598. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 792 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pine Ridge is $218,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,033. Median rent is $1,204/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Pine Ridge reports 458 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,282/100K. The murder rate is 45.8/100K.

Education

30.0% of adults in Pine Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pine Ridge has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,709
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,861
Per Capita$36,598
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,902M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,500
Rent$1,204
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$260,033
Housing Units310
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent458/100K
Property1,282/100K
Murder45.8/100K
Assault275/100K
Burglary275/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death14,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation257 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Pine Ridge was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.