Pine is a small town of 1,526 in Arizona, with a median household income of $54,720
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pine stands out for solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pine city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.7
Pine's overall cost of living index is 97.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pine costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pine, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$355,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,179
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,720
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pine's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.8 /100k
Property Crime
1097.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pine is served primarily by Pine Strawberry Elementary District (4214).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pine, AZ
National Avg
School District
Pine Strawberry Elementary District (4214)
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pine sees average highs of 53.9°F in January
and 90.7°F in July,
with 21.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Pine's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pine roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $355,800 and median rent is $1,179/month.
Pine's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1097.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pine are operated by Pine Strawberry Elementary District (4214).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.1:1. 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pine, AZ has a population of 1,526, a median household income of $54,720, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Pine averages 53.9°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.7 inches
with about 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pine, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85544.
The population of Pine, Arizona is 1,526 with a median age of 68.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pine: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $355,800, median household income $54,720, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
