At a Glance
Median Income
$51,944
$36,612 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
Zillow: $181,615
Median Rent
$875/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.0% smoking rate
How Town of Pines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Town of Pines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Town of Pines a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Town of Pines residents earn a median household income of $51,944 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,612. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Town of Pines is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,615. Median rent is $875/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
16.2% of adults in Town of Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Town of Pines has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population524
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,944
Per Capita$36,612
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$9,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$875
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$181,615
Housing Units377
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation613 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Town of Pines was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.