At a Glance
Median Income
$70,694
$19,987 per capita
Home Value
$198,100
Zillow: $516,033
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
14.1% smoking rate
How Pinesdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pinesdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pinesdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pinesdale residents earn a median household income of $70,694 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,987. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,394 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pinesdale is $198,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,033. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
11.8% of adults in Pinesdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pinesdale has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population847
Median Age22.4 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,694
Per Capita$19,987
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,926M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,100
Rent$1,292
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$516,033
Housing Units212
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,195/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation3,953 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Pinesdale was built in 1979.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.