Pinehurst is a medium-sized village located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 18,449 people and six associated neighborhoods, Pinehurst is the 60th largest community in North Carolina. Pinehurst home prices are not only among the most expensive in North Carolina, but Pinehurst real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.6.31% of the workforce is employed in the armed forces, making the military a huge focus of life in Pinehurst. Even though it is a military town, the civilian sector still plays an important role in the local economy. The Healthcare and Professional, scientific, and technical services industries respectively employ 15.02% and 12.57% of the civilian workforce. A relatively large number of people in Pinehurst telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 21.82% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Pinehurst is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Pinehurst a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Pinehurst has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Pinehurst’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small village, Pinehurst doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Pinehurst. 62.04% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Pinehurst in 2022 was $64,919, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $259,676 for a family of four. Pinehurst is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Pinehurst home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pinehurst residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Pinehurst include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Pinehurst is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.