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Pineville.
About
Life in Pineville
Pineville is a community of 10,780 people in North Carolina. The median household income is $69,354, median rent runs about $1,552 per month, and median home values are around $395,100. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Pineville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Foreign-Born
18.9%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+11.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.9% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Pineville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pineville, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (18.9%), and 22.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
12.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.6%
of households
Married Couples
35.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
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 26% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Pineville
In Pineville, rent runs 26% above the NC average, and home values are 37% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,633
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $399,709 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Pineville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mecklenburg County, which includes Pineville, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Pineville: Mecklenburg County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Mecklenburg County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pineville is less than 1% of Mecklenburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pineville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area
Commute23.5 min avg
How Pineville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pineville, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 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 113% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pineville runs 113% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
702.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
7,467
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pineville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Mecklenburg County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Mecklenburg County, which includes Pineville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.4M |
| 2023 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $72,500 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Mecklenburg County, county-wide
Pineville is less than 1% of Mecklenburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mecklenburg County, which includes Pineville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
176
per year
Moderate Days
189
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Mecklenburg County, county-wide
Pineville is less than 1% of Mecklenburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pineville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
58
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
98
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.49" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.13" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.95" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.84" |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.36" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.99" |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 3.71" |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.16" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.31" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 3.57" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pineville
Pineville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Atrium Health Pineville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Atrium Health Pineville · 10628 Park Rd
- Hospital campus: Kings Mountain Hospital · 706 W King St, Kings Mountain
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Charlotte
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Charlotte
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Charlotte
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pineville
Pineville's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pineville (within 15 miles)
Central Piedmont Community College
9.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 15,067 students · in-state tuition $2,454 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,413 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,523 students · in-state tuition $14,680 · 62% graduate · median earnings $49,727 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,276 students · in-state tuition $21,500 · 48% graduate · median earnings $53,850 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,244 students · in-state tuition $22,370 · 40% graduate · median earnings $44,849 (10 yrs after entry)
Queens University of Charlotte
7.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,211 students · in-state tuition $48,445 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
10.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,184 students · in-state tuition $44,581 · 52% graduate · median earnings $53,928 (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: Kings Mountain National Military Park, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pineville
Pineville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kings Mountain National Military Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
28 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
28 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
52 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
90 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
93 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pineville
Pineville Library
505 Main St. Suite 100, Pineville
Cities Near Pineville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pineville FAQ
Is Pineville, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Pineville's median rent is $1,552/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,354/year. Median home value is $395,100.
Is Pineville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Pineville's violent crime rate was 703 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 7467 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pineville, North Carolina?⌄
Mecklenburg County, 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, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Pineville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,552/month and median household income is $69,354/year. The median home value is $395,100. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pineville, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Pineville 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