What are the schools like in Pine Level, NC?

Pine Level is served primarily by Johnston County Public Schools. The district operates 24 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Pine Level?

The median household income in Pine Level, NC is $65,347 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Pine Level, NC?

Pine Level has an average high temperature of 53.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Pine Level, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pine Level, NC affordable or expensive?

Pine Level's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pine Level is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $180,200 and the median rent is $791 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pine Level, NC?

Pine Level has a violent crime rate of 179.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1344.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pine Level, NC a Good Place to Live?

Pine Level is a small town of 2,116 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $65,347 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Pine Level stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pine Level is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pine Level 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: 98.0

Pine Level's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pine Level costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pine Level, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$180,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$791	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,347	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pine Level's violent crime rate is 179.6 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.6 /100k

Property Crime

1344.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pine Level is served primarily by Johnston County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pine Level, NC	National Avg
School District	Johnston County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	24	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pine Level sees average highs of 53.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pine Level, NC
Average High — January	53.6°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Pine Level, NC	National Avg
Population	2,116	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Selma, NC 3 mi Micro, NC 5 mi Princeton, NC 6 mi Smithfield, NC 6 mi Wilson's Mills, NC 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Pine Level

Pine Level, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27568

Pine Level vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Level, NC affordable or expensive?

Pine Level's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pine Level roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $180,200 and median rent is $791/month.

What is the crime rate in Pine Level, NC?

Pine Level's violent crime rate is 179.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1344.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pine Level?

Public schools in Pine Level are operated by Johnston County Public Schools. The district has 24 elementary, 12 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pine Level, NC a good place to live?

Pine Level, NC has a population of 2,116, a median household income of $65,347, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Pine Level?

Pine Level averages 53.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pine Level?

Pine Level, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27568.

What is the population of Pine Level?

The population of Pine Level, North Carolina is 2,116 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pine Level?

Key numbers for living in Pine Level: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $180,200, median household income $65,347, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine Level side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.