At a Glance
Median Income
$45,859
$28,617 per capita
Home Value
$142,900
Zillow: $146,854
Median Rent
$931/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
385/100K
3,513/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
306 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pinehurst residents earn a median household income of $45,859 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,617. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% 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 $142,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,854. Median rent is $931/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 385 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,513/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Pinehurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
78.8% 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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,213
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,859
Per Capita$28,617
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,900
Rent$931
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$146,854
Housing Units1,504
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent385/100K
Property3,513/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault192/100K
Burglary577/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation244 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pinehurst was built in 1990.
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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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