At a Glance
Median Income
$42,847
$16,927 per capita
Home Value
$105,900
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$579/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
26.9%
40.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
33.7% smoking rate
How Pinon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pinon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pinon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pinon residents earn a median household income of $42,847 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,927. The unemployment rate stands at 26.9% (647% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pinon is $105,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $579/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
12.8% of adults in Pinon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pinon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population1,183
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$42,847
Per Capita$16,927
Unemployment26.9%
Poverty40.5%
County GDP$4,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,900
Rent$579
Ownership44.5%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units428
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes19.9%
Smoking33.7%
Heart Disease10.3%
Premature Death21,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation6,367 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute18 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Pinon was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.