What are the schools like in Pinehurst, GA?

Pinehurst is served primarily by Dooly County. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Pinehurst?

The median household income in Pinehurst, GA is $34,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.5%.

What is the weather like in Pinehurst, GA?

Pinehurst has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Pinehurst, GA affordable or expensive?

Pinehurst's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pinehurst is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,500 and the median rent is $750 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pinehurst, GA?

Crime rate data for Pinehurst is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Pinehurst, GA a Good Place to Live?

Pinehurst is a small town of 440 in Georgia, with a median household income of $34,375 and a 8.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Pinehurst stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pinehurst is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pinehurst 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: 89.6

Pinehurst's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pinehurst costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pinehurst, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Pinehurst is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Pinehurst is served primarily by Dooly County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pinehurst, GA	National Avg
School District	Dooly County	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pinehurst sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pinehurst, GA
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Pinehurst, GA	National Avg
Population	440	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	34.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	63.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Unadilla, GA 4 mi Vienna, GA 7 mi Lilly, GA 8 mi Byromville, GA 9 mi Dooling, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Pinehurst

Pinehurst, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31070

Pinehurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinehurst, GA affordable or expensive?

Pinehurst's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pinehurst roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,500 and median rent is $750/month.

What is the crime rate in Pinehurst, GA?

Crime data for Pinehurst is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Pinehurst?

Public schools in Pinehurst are operated by Dooly County. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 9.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pinehurst, GA a good place to live?

Pinehurst, GA has a population of 440, a median household income of $34,375, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Pinehurst?

Pinehurst averages 59.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pinehurst?

Pinehurst, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31070.

What is the population of Pinehurst?

The population of Pinehurst, Georgia is 440 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pinehurst?

Key numbers for living in Pinehurst: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $82,500, median household income $34,375, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pinehurst side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.