At a Glance
Median Income
$105,956
$57,170 per capita
Home Value
$369,500
Zillow: $439,976
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
10.0% smoking rate
How Royal Pines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royal Pines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royal Pines 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
Royal Pines residents earn a median household income of $105,956 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,170. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,107 business establishments, including 971 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royal Pines is $369,500 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,976. Median rent is $1,397/month, with 27.5% 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 1979.
Education
54.4% of adults in Royal Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,528
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,671/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,956
Per Capita$57,170
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$369,500
Rent$1,397
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$439,976
Housing Units2,143
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,438 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+26.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Royal Pines was built in 1979.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.