North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Whispering Pines is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 5,081. Residents earn $112,517 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Whispering Pines receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Whispering Pines stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Whispering Pines is $112,517, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Whispering Pines among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Whispering Pines is $452,800, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,122 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Whispering Pines is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 581 per 100,000, 70% below the national average.
Whispering Pines is a highly educated community — 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Whispering 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 | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,517 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,662 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,613 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% 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 | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Census Median | $452,800 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $525,417 |
| Median List Price | $530,000 |
| Median List Price | $530,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $235 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,122 |
| 82% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,754 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,156/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 580.8/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 225.9/100K |
| Theft | 355.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 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 | 395 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2482°N, 79.3719°W |
| County FIPS | 37125 |
Winner: Republican by 29.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.3% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,341/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 308 |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Retail Stores | 363 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |