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Southern Pines, NC
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Southern Pines, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Southern Pines a Good Place to Live?
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $452,881. 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 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,520/100K. The murder rate is 6.9/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.