At a Glance
Median Income
$64,208
$68,904 per capita
Home Value
$87,000
Zillow: $372,366
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
10.4% smoking rate
How Piney Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piney Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piney Grove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Piney Grove residents earn a median household income of $64,208 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,904. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,362 business establishments, including 421 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piney Grove is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,366. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
10.1% of adults in Piney Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piney Grove has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population558
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,208
Per Capita$68,904
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$9,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$372,366
Housing Units233
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,894/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation472 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband29.3%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations66
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Piney Grove was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 421 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.