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Pinehurst.
About
Life in Pinehurst
The median household income hovers around $110,000, and homes typically run $477,000, which reflects a fairly affluent, well-educated community where 62% hold college degrees. Yes, golf tourism and the Pinehurst Resort anchor the local economy, but that's not the full story — the area also has a strong medical sector, a robust equestrian community (fox hunting and steeplechase are genuine pastimes here, not just novelties), and a median age of 57 that tells you this is a place people choose to stay long-term, not a transient resort town. The job market is tight with a 3.3% unemployment rate, and your average commute is under 27 minutes, though many residents work locally or are retired.
Pinehurst at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
60.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
+6.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Pinehurst: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pinehurst, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (17.1%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.3%
of residents
65 and Older
41.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
16.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.5%
of households
Married Couples
61.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
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 36% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Pinehurst
In Pinehurst, rent runs 36% above the NC average, and home values are 65% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,010
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $532,096 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below NC average
Unemployment in Pinehurst
Unemployment in Moore County, which includes Pinehurst, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Pinehurst: Moore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Moore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pinehurst Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.7 min avg
How Pinehurst residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pinehurst, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 mi
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)
Regional airport · few flights168k passengers boarded in 2025
- 61 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 83 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M 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 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pinehurst runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
58.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
283.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pinehurst Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
75.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Moore County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Moore County, which includes Pinehurst, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.2M |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $49,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,500 |
| 2022 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $931,500 |
| 2021 | 6 | Hail | $5,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $227,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.5M |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Moore County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 27 miles from Pinehurst) is typically good — 297 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
297
per year
Moderate Days
66
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Montgomery County, NC (27 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pinehurst has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Annual Snowfall
1.3"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
62
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.93" |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 3.09" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.12" |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 3.32" |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 2.95" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.50" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.72" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.86" |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 5.67" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.38" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.61" |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.66" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pinehurst
Pinehurst has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pinehurst
Pinehurst's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 60.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pinehurst (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 2,539 students · in-state tuition $2,040 · 39% graduate · median earnings $36,323 (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: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 68 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pinehurst
Pinehurst has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (68 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
68 mi awayMoores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pinehurst
Given Memorial Library & Tufts Archive
150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst
Cities Near Pinehurst
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pinehurst?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pinehurst FAQ
Is Pinehurst, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Pinehurst's median rent is $1,664/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $109,802/year. Median home value is $476,600.
Is Pinehurst, North Carolina safe?⌄
Pinehurst's violent crime rate was 59 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 283 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pinehurst, North Carolina?⌄
Moore County, which includes Pinehurst, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pinehurst, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Pinehurst is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,664/month and median household income is $109,802/year. The median home value is $476,600. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pinehurst, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Pinehurst is 24 minutes, which is about 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