What are the schools like in Pinecrest, FL?

Pinecrest is served primarily by MIAMI-DADE. The district operates 288 elementary schools, 77 middle schools, and 130 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Pinecrest?

The median household income in Pinecrest, FL is $178,095 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Pinecrest, FL?

Pinecrest has an average high temperature of 74.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches.

Pinecrest, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pinecrest, FL affordable or expensive?

Pinecrest's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pinecrest is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,129,900 and the median rent is $1,800 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pinecrest, FL?

Pinecrest has a violent crime rate of 129.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 866.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pinecrest, FL a Good Place to Live?

Pinecrest is a small city of 18,279 in Florida, with a median household income of $178,095 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Pinecrest stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Pinecrest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pinecrest 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: 111.8

Pinecrest's overall cost of living index is 111.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pinecrest costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pinecrest, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,129,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,800	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$178,095	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pinecrest's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.6 /100k

Property Crime

866.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pinecrest is served primarily by MIAMI-DADE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pinecrest, FL	National Avg
School District	MIAMI-DADE	—
Elementary Schools	288	—
Middle Schools	77	—
High Schools	130	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	72.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pinecrest sees average highs of 74.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 66.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Pinecrest, FL
Average High — January	74.5°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	66.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Pinecrest, FL	National Avg
Population	18,279	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Pinecrest

Pinecrest, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33156

Pinecrest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinecrest, FL affordable or expensive?

Pinecrest's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pinecrest roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,129,900 and median rent is $1,800/month.

What is the crime rate in Pinecrest, FL?

Pinecrest's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 866.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pinecrest?

Public schools in Pinecrest are operated by MIAMI-DADE. The district has 288 elementary, 77 middle, and 130 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 72.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pinecrest, FL a good place to live?

Pinecrest, FL has a population of 18,279, a median household income of $178,095, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pinecrest?

Pinecrest averages 74.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pinecrest?

Pinecrest, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33156.

What is the population of Pinecrest?

The population of Pinecrest, Florida is 18,279 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pinecrest?

Key numbers for living in Pinecrest: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,129,900, median household income $178,095, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pinecrest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.