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Pinehurst, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Moore County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
17,992 Population 1,076/sq mi density
$104,955 Median Income $64,919 per capita
$423,300 Home Value $531,630 Zillow
$1,790 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
67 Violent Crime/100K 684 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,955 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$423,300 home value, $1,790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pinehurst, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,955
40% above
$64,919 per capita
Home Value
$423,300
50% above
Zillow: $531,630
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
54% above
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
684/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.0%
84% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 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)

Income
140%
Home Value
150%
Rent
154%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
184%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pinehurst a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 1.7% (53% below 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 $531,630. 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 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 684/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.

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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population17,992
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density1,076/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,955
Per Capita$64,919
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$5,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A
Home Value$423,300
Rent$1,790
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$531,630
Housing Units9,649
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property684/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary133/100K

Health

Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.