At a Glance
Median Income
$136,406
$52,041 per capita
Home Value
$585,600
Zillow: $853,844
Median Rent
$1,759/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pinehurst a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $136,406 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,041. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pinehurst is $585,600 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $853,844. Median rent is $1,759/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Pinehurst reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,902/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Pinehurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pinehurst has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,737
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,806/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,406
Per Capita$52,041
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
A
Home Value$585,600
Rent$1,759
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$853,844
Housing Units2,367
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,902/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation94 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Pinehurst was built in 1971.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.
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