What are the schools like in Whispering Pines, NC?

School district data for Whispering Pines is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Whispering Pines?

The median household income in Whispering Pines, NC is $105,707 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Whispering Pines, NC?

Whispering Pines has an average high temperature of 52.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Whispering Pines, NC affordable or expensive?

Whispering Pines's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Whispering Pines is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $409,400 and the median rent is $1,905 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Whispering Pines, NC?

Whispering Pines has a violent crime rate of 155.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1183.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Whispering Pines, NC a Good Place to Live?

Whispering Pines is a small town of 4,938 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $105,707 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Whispering Pines stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Whispering Pines is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Whispering Pines 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: 102.6

Whispering Pines's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Whispering Pines costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Whispering Pines, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$409,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,905	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,707	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Whispering Pines's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

155.6 /100k

Property Crime

1183.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Whispering Pines, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Whispering Pines sees average highs of 52.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Whispering Pines, NC
Average High — January	52.6°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Whispering Pines, NC	National Avg
Population	4,938	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	34.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Southern Pines, NC 4 mi Vass, NC 5 mi Carthage, NC 6 mi Pinehurst, NC 7 mi Taylortown, NC 7 mi

Whispering Pines vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whispering Pines, NC affordable or expensive?

Whispering Pines's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Whispering Pines roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $409,400 and median rent is $1,905/month.

What is the crime rate in Whispering Pines, NC?

Whispering Pines's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1183.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Whispering Pines?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Whispering Pines, NC a good place to live?

Whispering Pines, NC has a population of 4,938, a median household income of $105,707, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Whispering Pines?

Whispering Pines averages 52.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Whispering Pines?

The population of Whispering Pines, North Carolina is 4,938 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Whispering Pines?

Key numbers for living in Whispering Pines: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $409,400, median household income $105,707, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whispering Pines side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.