Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★3.1 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Pinehurst, NC
Explore Pinehurst and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.7 / 10
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Pinehurst at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population18,256
Median Household Income$109,802
Median Home Value$476,600
Median Gross Rent$1,664
Median Age60.6
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment5.2%
Work From Home23.2%
Homeownership85.2%
Housing Vacancy11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Pinehurst is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Pinehurst and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Pinehurst
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$476,600
Median Gross Rent$1,664
Homeownership85.2%
Housing Vacancy11.1%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Pinehurst, NC
Median Household Income$109,802
Unemployment5.2%
Work From Home23.2%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Pinehurst and how households are structured
Population18,256
Median Age60.6
Average Household Size2.1
Pinehurst is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Pinehurst
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Pinehurst point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High90.3°F
Average Winter Low30.6°F
Annual Rainfall49.6 in.
Annual Snowfall1.3 in.
Seasonal Life in Pinehurst
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Pinehurst is located in Moore County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Moore County. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.
County Intelligence
Pinehurst & Moore County
Medium
Foreclosure Activity
Pinehurst is located in Moore County, North Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Pinehurst.
Current NarrowTheList data for Pinehurst shows a population of about 18,256. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Moore County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Pinehurst.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.