Piney Green, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
14,205 Population 1,042/sq mi density
$65,179 Median Income $27,396 per capita
$220,000 Home Value $254,898 Zillow
$1,151 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,179 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $1,151/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Piney Green, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,179
13% below
$27,396 per capita
Home Value
$220,000
22% below
Zillow: $254,898
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
1% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Piney Green Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Piney Green's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
78%
Rent
99%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Piney Green 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

Piney Green residents earn a median household income of $65,179 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,396. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,377 business establishments, including 418 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Piney Green is $220,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,898. Median rent is $1,151/month, with 26.9% 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 1991.

Education

24.2% of adults in Piney Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Piney Green has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,205
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,042/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans25.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,179
Per Capita$27,396
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$1,151
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$254,898
Housing Units6,099
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,505/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation36 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Piney Green was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.