Whispering Pines, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Moore County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,081 Population 1,341/sq mi density
$112,517 Median Income $42,662 per capita
$452,800 Home Value $534,091 Zillow
$2,122 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$112,517 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$452,800 home value, $2,122/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Whispering Pines, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,517
50% above
$42,662 per capita
Home Value
$452,800
61% above
Zillow: $534,091
Median Rent
$2,122/mo
82% above
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
79% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Whispering Pines Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
150%
Home Value
161%
Rent
182%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
179%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whispering Pines a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whispering Pines residents earn a median household income of $112,517 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,662. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Whispering Pines is $452,800 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $534,091. Median rent is $2,122/month, with 23.4% 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 1998.

Safety & Crime

Whispering Pines reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 239/100K.

Education

60.3% of adults in Whispering Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whispering 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

Population5,081
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,341/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans17.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$112,517
Per Capita$42,662
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$5,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A
Home Value$452,800
Rent$2,122
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$534,091
Housing Units1,806
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property239/100K

Health

Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation395 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Whispering Pines was built in 1998.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% 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.