Royal Pines, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Royal Pines is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 4,528. Residents earn $105,956 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,528 Population 1,671/sq mi density
$105,956 Median Income $57,170 per capita
$369,500 Home Value
$1,397 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,956 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$369,500 home value, $1,397/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $105,956
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $369,500
31% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.4%
61% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,397
20% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.4%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How Royal Pines Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,528
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,671/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,956
Per Capita$57,170
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$21,262M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$369,500
Rent$1,397
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation2,438 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+98.2%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute26 min
Libraries12

Is Royal Pines a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Royal Pines receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Royal Pines stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Royal Pines is $105,956, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Royal Pines among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Royal Pines is $369,500, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,397 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Royal Pines is a highly educated community — 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Royal Pines enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Royal Pines has a population of 4,528 with a density of 1,671 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

4,528
Total Population
1,671
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Royal Pines vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.0%
48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Royal Pines vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Royal Pines is $105,956, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Royal Pines vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$105,956
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,170
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
IRS Avg AGI$86,785

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,107
County GDP$21,262M

Business (County)

Restaurants971
Healthcare1,283
Retail1,329
Manufacturing331

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,058
45% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home19.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Royal Pines is $369,500, 31% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,397 (20% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,500
31% above US avg
Median List Price$439,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$439,000
$/Sq Ft$244
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,397
20% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,058
45% above US avg
Effective Rate1.37%
In Royal Pines, 28.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 15.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Royal Pines vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.4%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity15.1%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death8,557/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access76.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,283

Crime Rates: Royal Pines vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Safety Score

Royal Pines has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall10.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density1,671/sq mi
Coordinates35.4788°N, 82.5023°W
County FIPS37021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 61.7%

Winner: Democrat by 24.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.4%
61% above US avg
High School+98.2%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,671/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities1,283
Restaurants971
Retail Stores1,329

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home19.9%

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