North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Southern Pines is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 16,052. Residents earn $83,681 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Southern Pines receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Southern Pines offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Southern Pines is $83,681, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Southern Pines is $416,300, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,215 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 570 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,959 per 100,000, 102% above the national average.
Southern Pines is a highly educated community — 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Southern Pines enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,681 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,502 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,613 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,472 |
| County GDP | $5,743M |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Healthcare | 308 |
| Retail | 363 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,754 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
| Census Median | $416,300 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $452,881 |
| Median List Price | $614,700 |
| Median List Price | $614,700 |
| $/Sq Ft | $216 |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.6% |
| Price Drops | 8.4% |
| Inventory | 143 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,215 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,799 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,754 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,156/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Total Violent | 569.9/100K |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.8/100K |
| Robbery | 136.8/100K |
| Assault | 410.3/100K |
| Total Property | 3,958.7/100K |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,003.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,872.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 83.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 391 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1904°N, 79.3959°W |
| County FIPS | 37125 |
Winner: Republican by 29.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.7% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Total Area | 18.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Retail Stores | 363 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |