What are the schools like in Pineville, NC?

Pineville is served primarily by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The district operates 118 elementary schools, 30 middle schools, and 36 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Pineville?

The median household income in Pineville, NC is $55,450 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Pineville, NC?

Pineville has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Pineville, NC affordable or expensive?

Pineville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pineville is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $313,100 and the median rent is $1,366 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pineville, NC?

Pineville has a violent crime rate of 723.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 8755.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pineville, NC a Good Place to Live?

Pineville is a small city of 10,532 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $55,450 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Pineville stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. 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: 97.0

Pineville's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pineville costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pineville, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$313,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,366	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,450	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Pineville's violent crime rate is 723.7 per 100,000 residents — 90% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

723.7 /100k

Property Crime

8755.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pineville is served primarily by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pineville, NC	National Avg
School District	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	—
Elementary Schools	118	—
Middle Schools	30	—
High Schools	36	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pineville sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pineville, NC
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Pineville, NC	National Avg
Population	10,532	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	24.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.9%	18.9%
Asian	5.6%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Mill, SC 7 mi Baxter Village, SC 7 mi Riverview, SC 8 mi Marvin, NC 8 mi Tega Cay, SC 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Pineville

Pineville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28134

Pineville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pineville, NC affordable or expensive?

Pineville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pineville roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $313,100 and median rent is $1,366/month.

What is the crime rate in Pineville, NC?

Pineville's violent crime rate is 723.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 8755.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pineville?

Public schools in Pineville are operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The district has 118 elementary, 30 middle, and 36 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 44.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pineville, NC a good place to live?

Pineville, NC has a population of 10,532, a median household income of $55,450, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Pineville?

Pineville averages 52.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pineville?

Pineville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28134.

What is the population of Pineville?

The population of Pineville, North Carolina is 10,532 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pineville?

Key numbers for living in Pineville: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $313,100, median household income $55,450, crime index 281 (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.