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Royal Pines, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
Royal Pines, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Royal Pines a Good Place to Live?
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 1.4% (61% 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.
Safety & Crime
Royal Pines reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,684/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.