Living in Pine, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pine · Census data 2020–2024
Pine has 1,740 residents with a median age of 66.1. The median household income is $59,432 (26% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $468,700, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Pine at a glance
- Population
- 1,740
- Median age
- 66.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,432State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $468,700State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Pine a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Arizona median; home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pine the median home value is $468,700, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,854 a month in housing costs.
Pine median household income
The median household income in Pine is $59,432 and the income per person is $43,719. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Pine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,651
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 64.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.82
64.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pine has many vacation and second homes.
Pine demographics
- Population
- 1,740
- Median age
- 66.1
- Under 18
- 9.1%
- 65 and older
- 56.8%
- Households
- 953
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 15.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pine ›
Education in Pine
29.2% of adults 25 and older in Pine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pine
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 45%
- Drive alone
- 37.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.1%
Pine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine | 1,740 | $59,432 | $468,700 | $1,375 |
| Strawberry | 1,094 | $60,492 | $370,300 | — |
| East Verde Estates | 275 | $135,662 | $461,400 | — |
| Whispering Pines | 151 | $72,986 | $400,000 | — |
| Mesa del Caballo | 944 | $57,475 | $255,400 | $1,198 |
| Payson | 16,622 | $67,710 | $382,400 | $1,345 |
| Star Valley | 2,525 | $65,426 | $176,400 | — |
| Mead Ranch | 218 | $64,414 | — | — |
| Tonto Village | 123 | $122,604 | $336,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pine, AZ?
The median household income in Pine is $59,432, 26% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pine?
The median home value in Pine is $468,700, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Pine?
The median gross rent in Pine is $1,375 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Pine, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Arizona median; home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Pine?
The median age in Pine is 66.1 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Pine?
The average commute to work in Pine is 28 minutes; 45% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pine?
The unemployment rate in Pine is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pine?
29.2% of adults in Pine have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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