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About
Life in Pineville
Living across the Red River from Alexandria, you're getting a smaller-town feel in a metro area without the sprawl of a major city—Pineville sits at just over 14,000 people with a median household income around $49,774 and median home values hovering near $202,000, which means your housing costs stay reasonable if you're coming from anywhere on the coasts. The economy here is anchored by healthcare (the VA Medical Center and state hospital are major employers) alongside manufacturing giants like Procter & Gamble and Baker Manufacturing, so job stability exists, though the unemployment rate of 4% suggests you'll want to come with work lined up or be flexible about commuting to Alexandria if your field is specialized. The community itself skews toward families and working-age people, with a median age in the mid-30s and a solid mix of longtime residents—this isn't a transient place, which means people actually invest in their neighborhoods and local institutions like Louisiana Christian University add some cultural backbone.
Pineville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
85.9%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from Italy
Who lives in Pineville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pineville, the largest foreign-born group is from Italy (29.3%), and 1.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.4%
of households
Married Couples
32.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Pineville
In Pineville, rent runs 14% below the LA average, and home values are 7% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
85.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
54.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $198,394 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Pineville
Unemployment in Rapides Parish, which includes Pineville, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Pineville: Rapides Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rapides Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pineville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.1 min avg
How Pineville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pineville, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
Regional airport · few flights272k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 137% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Pineville runs 137% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
944.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
5,000.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Pineville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rapides County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rapides Parish, which includes Pineville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $312,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $540,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Hail | $1.5M |
| 2022 | 9 | Hail | $176,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | Tornado | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $581.4M |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22.3M |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $803,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
24 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rapides Parish, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rapides Parish, which includes Pineville, is typically good.
Median AQI
37
Rapides Parish, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pineville has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
60.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
24
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 39°F | 6.13" |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 5.13" |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 5.18" |
| Apr | 76°F | 55°F | 5.44" |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 4.58" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 5.29" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 4.55" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 4.30" |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 3.98" |
| Oct | 79°F | 57°F | 4.89" |
| Nov | 68°F | 46°F | 5.45" |
| Dec | 61°F | 40°F | 5.98" |
Healthcare2 hospitals
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pineville
Pineville has 2 hospitals.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
Alexandria VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Alexandria
Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.7 mi away · Alexandria
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Alexandria
Psychiatric · 4.3 mi away · Alexandria
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pineville
Pineville's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Pineville
Louisiana Christian University
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 672 students · in-state tuition $22,304 · 41% graduate · median earnings $49,573 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cane River Creole National Historical Park, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pineville
Pineville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cane River Creole National Historical Park (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
41 mi awayNatchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pineville
Martin Branch
801 West Shamrock Street, Pineville
Cities Near Pineville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pineville FAQ
Is Pineville, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Pineville's median rent is $910/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,774/year. Median home value is $201,500.
Is Pineville, Louisiana safe?⌄
Pineville's violent crime rate was 945 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is significantly above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 5000 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pineville, Louisiana?⌄
Rapides Parish, which includes Pineville, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pineville, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Pineville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $910/month and median household income is $49,774/year. The median home value is $201,500. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pineville, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Pineville is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from