Pinehurst, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dooly County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
515 Population 505/sq mi density
$34,375 Median Income $19,151 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $114,172 Zillow
$734 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $734/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pinehurst, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,375
54% below
$19,151 per capita
Home Value
$86,100
69% below
Zillow: $114,172
Median Rent
$734/mo
37% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Pinehurst Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pinehurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
46%
Home Value
31%
Rent
63%
Poverty
189%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pinehurst 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

Pinehurst residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,151. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 230 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pinehurst is $86,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,172. Median rent is $734/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

7.8% of adults in Pinehurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pinehurst has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population515
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$19,151
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,100
Rent$734
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$114,172
Housing Units154
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation376 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband51.5%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pinehurst was built in 1968.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.