Pinehurst is a small town of 1,993 in Idaho, with a median household income of $52,109
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pinehurst stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 92.7
Pinehurst's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pinehurst costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pinehurst, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$207,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$894
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,109
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pinehurst's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
56.1 /100k
Property Crime
280.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pinehurst is served primarily by KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pinehurst, ID
National Avg
School District
KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pinehurst sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Pinehurst's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pinehurst roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $207,800 and median rent is $894/month.
Pinehurst's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 280.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pinehurst are operated by KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pinehurst, ID has a population of 1,993, a median household income of $52,109, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Pinehurst averages 37.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches
with about 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pinehurst, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83850.
The population of Pinehurst, Idaho is 1,993 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pinehurst: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $207,800, median household income $52,109, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.