North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Pinehurst is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 17,992. Residents earn $104,955 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pinehurst receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pinehurst stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pinehurst is $104,955, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Pinehurst among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Pinehurst is $423,300, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,790 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Pinehurst is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 7 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 741 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
Pinehurst is a highly educated community — 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Pinehurst enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,955 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,919 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,613 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,472 |
| County GDP | $5,743M |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Healthcare | 308 |
| Retail | 363 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,754 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.12% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |
| Census Median | $423,300 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $531,630 |
| Median List Price | $590,000 |
| Median List Price | $590,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $231 |
| Homes Sold | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 15.7% |
| Inventory | 191 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,790 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,905 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,754 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.12% |
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,156/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Total Violent | 6.5/100K |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 6.5/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 740.7/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 734.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 6.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | C |
| Safety Score | 2.4 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1911°N, 79.4698°W |
| County FIPS | 37125 |
Winner: Republican by 29.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.0% |
| 84% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Retail Stores | 363 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |