At a Glance
Median Income
$104,955
$64,919 per capita
Home Value
$423,300
Zillow: $532,096
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
278/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.0%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
9.4% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 $104,955 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,919. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,472 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pinehurst is $423,300 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,096. Median rent is $1,790/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Pinehurst reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 278/100K.
Education
62.0% of adults in Pinehurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pinehurst has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,992
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density1,076/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,955
Per Capita$64,919
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$5,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A
Home Value$423,300
Rent$1,790
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$532,096
Housing Units9,649
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property278/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation509 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+25.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Pinehurst was founded in 1895.
The median home in Pinehurst was built in 1994.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.