What are the schools like in Pinehurst, TX?

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

What is the median household income in Pinehurst?

The median household income in Pinehurst, TX is $49,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Pinehurst, TX?

Pinehurst has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Pinehurst, TX affordable or expensive?

Pinehurst's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pinehurst is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $148,400 and the median rent is $955 per month.

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

Pinehurst has a violent crime rate of 628.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 853.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pinehurst, TX a Good Place to Live?

Pinehurst is a small town of 2,237 in Texas, with a median household income of $49,125 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Pinehurst stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.2

Pinehurst's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pinehurst costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pinehurst, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$148,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$955	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Pinehurst's violent crime rate is 628.6 per 100,000 residents — 65% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

628.6 /100k

Property Crime

853.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pinehurst, TX	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	13.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pinehurst sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 62.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Pinehurst, TX
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	62.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Pinehurst, TX	National Avg
Population	2,237	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orange, TX 2 mi West Orange, TX 2 mi Little Cypress, TX 5 mi Bridge City, TX 7 mi Forest Heights, TX 9 mi

Pinehurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinehurst, TX affordable or expensive?

Pinehurst's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pinehurst roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $148,400 and median rent is $955/month.

What is the crime rate in Pinehurst, TX?

Pinehurst's violent crime rate is 628.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 853.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pinehurst?

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

Is Pinehurst, TX a good place to live?

Pinehurst, TX has a population of 2,237, a median household income of $49,125, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Pinehurst?

Pinehurst averages 60.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pinehurst?

The population of Pinehurst, Texas is 2,237 with a median age of 42.7. 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 90 (100 = US average), median home $148,400, median household income $49,125, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.