Living in Royal Pines, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royal Pines · Census data 2020–2024
Royal Pines has 4,325 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $107,885 (49% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $400,200, the median rent is $1,596/month.
Royal Pines at a glance
- Population
- 4,325
- Median age
- 41State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $107,885State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $400,200State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,596/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Royal Pines a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Royal Pines
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royal Pines the median home value is $400,200, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,596 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,841 a month in housing costs.
Royal Pines median household income
The median household income in Royal Pines is $107,885 and the income per person is $56,929. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Royal Pines: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,067
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.52
Royal Pines demographics
- Population
- 4,325
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 1,719
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royal Pines ›
Education in Royal Pines
57.1% of adults 25 and older in Royal Pines have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 25.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royal Pines
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 28.5%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Royal Pines vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pines | 4,325 | $107,885 | $400,200 | $1,596 |
| Fletcher | 8,098 | $75,272 | $331,100 | $1,484 |
| Avery Creek | 2,887 | $113,261 | $412,900 | — |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,587 | $169,167 | $1,333,300 | — |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,683 | $52,315 | $345,900 | $1,124 |
| Fairview | 2,298 | $92,132 | $439,600 | — |
| Bent Creek | 1,384 | $72,176 | $404,000 | — |
| Asheville | 94,535 | $71,102 | $440,000 | $1,402 |
| Fruitland | 2,398 | $48,025 | $133,100 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Royal Pines, NC?
The median household income in Royal Pines is $107,885, 49% higher 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 Royal Pines?
The median home value in Royal Pines is $400,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Royal Pines?
The median gross rent in Royal Pines is $1,596 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Royal Pines, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Royal Pines?
The median age in Royal Pines is 41 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Royal Pines?
The average commute to work in Royal Pines is 26 minutes; 28.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royal Pines?
The unemployment rate in Royal Pines is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royal Pines?
57.1% of adults in Royal Pines 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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