Median Income
$57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$190,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$416
64% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
23.2%
87% higher than US avg
How Piney Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,843
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$35,400
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty23.2%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$416
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units805
Rent Burden10.6%
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+36.8%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Piney a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Piney receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Piney has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Piney is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Piney is $190,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $416 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.8% have completed high school.
Piney has a population of 1,843 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 1.4% Black.
Population
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.5% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
| 41% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 16.6% |
The median household income in Piney is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,600 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% |
| 87% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
The median home value in Piney is $190,000, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $416 (64% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $190,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $416 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 10.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.0% |
| Housing Units | 805 |
Property Tax
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Geography
| Area | 938.4 sq mi (2,430.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |