At a Glance
Median Income
$57,438
$26,957 per capita
Home Value
$242,000
Zillow: $158,124
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
629/100K
853/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
19.7% 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
3.1 / 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 $57,438 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,957. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pinehurst is $242,000 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,124. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Pinehurst reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 853/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Pinehurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pinehurst has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population4,008
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,438
Per Capita$26,957
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A
Home Value$242,000
Rent$1,026
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$158,124
Housing Units1,504
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent629/100K
Property853/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation244 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pinehurst was built in 1990.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
15.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.