What are the schools like in Pinehurst, MA?

Pinehurst is served primarily by Billerica. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Pinehurst?

The median household income in Pinehurst, MA is $136,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Pinehurst, MA?

Pinehurst has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Pinehurst, MA affordable or expensive?

Pinehurst's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pinehurst is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $543,700 and the median rent is $1,817 per month.

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

Pinehurst has a violent crime rate of 182.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 837.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pinehurst, MA a Good Place to Live?

Pinehurst is a small town of 6,426 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $136,292 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Pinehurst 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, longer commutes. 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: 111.6

Pinehurst's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pinehurst costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pinehurst, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$543,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,817	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$136,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pinehurst's violent crime rate is 182.7 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

182.7 /100k

Property Crime

837.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pinehurst is served primarily by Billerica. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pinehurst, MA	National Avg
School District	Billerica	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pinehurst sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 59.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pinehurst, MA
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	59.0"

Demographics

Metric	Pinehurst, MA	National Avg
Population	6,426	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	10.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burlington, MA 3 mi Wilmington, MA 4 mi Woburn, MA 5 mi Hanscom AFB, MA 6 mi Lexington, MA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Pinehurst

Pinehurst, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01821

Pinehurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinehurst, MA affordable or expensive?

Pinehurst's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pinehurst roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $543,700 and median rent is $1,817/month.

What is the crime rate in Pinehurst, MA?

Pinehurst's violent crime rate is 182.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 837.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pinehurst?

Public schools in Pinehurst are operated by Billerica. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pinehurst, MA a good place to live?

Pinehurst, MA has a population of 6,426, a median household income of $136,292, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 35.8°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 59.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pinehurst?

Pinehurst, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01821.

What is the population of Pinehurst?

The population of Pinehurst, Massachusetts is 6,426 with a median age of 45.0. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $543,700, median household income $136,292, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.