Southern Pines, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Moore County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
16,052 Population 874/sq mi density
$83,681 Median Income $52,502 per capita
$416,300 Home Value $458,384 Zillow
$1,215 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
369 Violent Crime/100K 2,042 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,681 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$416,300 home value, $1,215/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Southern Pines, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,681
11% above
$52,502 per capita
Home Value
$416,300
48% above
Zillow: $458,384
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
4% above
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
369/100K
3% below
2,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
62% above
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Southern Pines Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Southern Pines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
148%
Rent
104%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southern Pines a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Southern Pines residents earn a median household income of $83,681 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,502. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,472 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Southern Pines is $416,300 , 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,384. Median rent is $1,215/month, with 29.2% 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 1994.

Safety & Crime

Southern Pines reports 369 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,042/100K.

Education

54.7% of adults in Southern Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southern Pines has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,052
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,681
Per Capita$52,502
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$5,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

B+
Home Value$416,300
Rent$1,215
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$458,384
Housing Units8,194
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent369/100K
Property2,042/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation391 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Southern Pines was founded in 1884.
The median home in Southern Pines was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.