Pineville is a small city of 14,357 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $51,752
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pineville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pineville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pineville 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: 86.2
Pineville's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pineville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pineville, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$830
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,752
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Pineville's violent crime rate is 1211.0 per 100,000 residents
— 219% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1211.0 /100k
Property Crime
3322.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pineville is served primarily by Rapides Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pineville, LA
National Avg
School District
Rapides Parish
—
Elementary Schools
25
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pineville sees average highs of 58.5°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 60.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Pineville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pineville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,400 and median rent is $830/month.
Pineville's violent crime rate is 1211.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3322.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pineville are operated by Rapides Parish.
The district has 25 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pineville, LA has a population of 14,357, a median household income of $51,752, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Pineville averages 58.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.9 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pineville, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 71360, 71359.
The population of Pineville, Louisiana is 14,357 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pineville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $180,400, median household income $51,752, crime index 254 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pineville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
