Pink Hill, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lenoir County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
470 Population 1,022/sq mi density
$42,670 Median Income $24,016 per capita
$69,000 Home Value $168,133 Zillow
$721 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,670 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,000 home value, $721/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pink Hill, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,670
43% below
$24,016 per capita
Home Value
$69,000
76% below
Zillow: $168,133
Median Rent
$721/mo
38% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
34.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Pink Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
24%
Rent
62%
Poverty
278%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pink Hill a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pink Hill residents earn a median household income of $42,670 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,016. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,412 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pink Hill is $69,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,133. Median rent is $721/month, with 21.7% 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 1968.

Education

11.8% of adults in Pink Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pink Hill has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population470
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,670
Per Capita$24,016
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty34.5%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,000
Rent$721
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$168,133
Housing Units327
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation130 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pink Hill was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
14.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.