At a Glance
Median Income
$129,120
$45,148 per capita
Home Value
$284,000
Zillow: $642,656
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
9.3% smoking rate
How Piney Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piney Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piney Mountain a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Piney Mountain residents earn a median household income of $129,120 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,148. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,587 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piney Mountain is $284,000 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $642,656. Median rent is $1,817/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
45.0% of adults in Piney Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piney Mountain has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,478
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density2,155/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born28.3%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,120
Per Capita$45,148
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,384
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,000
Rent$1,817
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$642,656
Housing Units716
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,526/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation466 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 83%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Piney Mountain was built in 1997.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.539 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.1% of the population has a disability.
28.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.