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Is Pineville, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8365% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,798about $6,233/month · 14% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$395,10019% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,440 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 119 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pineville
$1,836
Elon
$2,163
Summerfield
$1,600
Spout Springs
$2,366
Tarboro
$976
Rolesville
$1,142
Winterville
$1,863

How much do households earn in Pineville?

Under $25k
18.2%
$25k–50k
21.3%
$50k–100k
33.6%
$100k–150k
13.2%
$150k+
10.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Pineville

SizePinevilleU.S. average
Studio$1,085$1,338
1 bedroom$1,478$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,671$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,022$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Pineville overall?

Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
81
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
Utilities
89
Other services
98
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pineville, so the North Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Pineville

🏛️ Property tax$2,633a year · 0.67% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$133a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pineville

Commute to work23.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home48.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pineville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $905 a month less.

Renting
$1,836
Owning
$2,741

Owning assumes a typical $395,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,510 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pineville, NC?

Renting in Pineville costs a median of about $1,836 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

How much do I need to make to live in Pineville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,440 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pineville cheap or expensive?

Pineville is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $74,798. It ranks 119th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pineville?

The median homeowner in Pineville pays $2,633 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.

Is Pineville more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Pineville?

The median home value in Pineville is $395,100, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.

11,055 people live in Pineville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.