Living in Pink Hill, North Carolina

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pink Hill · Census data 2020–2024

Pink Hill has 527 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $46,635 (36% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $99,300, the median rent is $575/month.

Pink Hill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Pink Hill at a glance

Population
527
Median age
42.5State: 39.1
Median household income
$46,635State: $72,388
Median home value
$99,300State: $288,900
Median rent
$575/moState: $1,228
Homeowners
54.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
Average commute
20 min

Is Pink Hill a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2%.

Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 24.9%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Pink Hill

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pink Hill the median home value is $99,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pink Hill$99,300
North Carolina$288,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pink Hill$575
North Carolina$1,228
United States$1,413

Pink Hill median household income

The median household income in Pink Hill is $46,635 and the income per person is $25,681. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).

Median household income

Pink Hill$46,635
North Carolina$72,388
United States$80,734

Housing in Pink Hill: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
271
Owner-occupied
54.6%
Renter-occupied
45.4%
Vacant
23.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1960
Average household size
2.55

Pink Hill demographics

Population
527
Median age
42.5
Under 18
24.3%
65 and older
11.8%
Households
207
Foreign-born
19.9%
Veterans
5.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White59%
Hispanic or Latino32.8%
Black8%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pink Hill ›

Education in Pink Hill

23.9% of adults 25 and older in Pink Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pink Hill23.9%
North Carolina35.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pink Hill

Unemployment rate
2%State: 4.7%
Average commute
20 minState: 25 min
Work from home
6%
Drive alone
80.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.4%
Homes with broadband
76.3%

Pink Hill vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pink Hill527$46,635$99,300$575
Deep Run662$54,602$73,400$780
Beulaville1,307$37,188$147,000$644
Jackson Heights794$39,403$133,500$793
Kenansville1,090$61,364$127,400$384
Richlands2,335$65,163$248,800$798
Kinston19,505$36,878$119,300$867
La Grange2,756$48,078$83,800$735
Greenevers648$16,603$77,100$491

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Living in Pink Hill: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pink Hill, NC?

The median household income in Pink Hill is $46,635, 36% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Pink Hill?

The median home value in Pink Hill is $99,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.

How much is rent in Pink Hill?

The median gross rent in Pink Hill is $575 per month, about 17% of household income.

Is Pink Hill, NC a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 24.9%.

What is the median age in Pink Hill?

The median age in Pink Hill is 42.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Pink Hill?

The average commute to work in Pink Hill is 20 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pink Hill?

The unemployment rate in Pink Hill is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pink Hill?

23.9% of adults in Pink Hill 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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