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PinevilleNC
A town of 11,055. Nearly 9.7% of it is conserved land.
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Population
11,055
+41.8% since 2010
Typical home
$402K
−0.7% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
33.4
years
Jobs based here
13,754
A job hub
What makes Pineville stand out
The 3 things Pineville does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#48 most conserved land in NC
0.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
9.7% of the town is conserved land.
13,754jobs here
Work
13,754 jobs
based in Pineville, a regional job hub
5% of working residents work in town.
100 U.S. towns● Pineville
Safety
Safer than 1%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade D−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Pineville has grown 41.8% since 2010
7,479 people in 2010; 11,055 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Pineville’s report card
Outdoors1 miof trails · 9.7% conservedCommute10 miHalf of commuters travel lessSafetyD−Less crime than 1% of U.S. townsHealthB+Healthier than 74% of U.S. townsClimate90°/31°Summer high · winter low · 0″ snowHousing$402K20% above the NC typical homeHazards55/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damageSchoolsB−Beats 47% of NC districts
Now in Pineville
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
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Pineville Commute Time
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Weather
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Local news
All →- Authentic Irish pub, beer garden poised for Pineville debut. When does it open?Charlotte Observer · Sep 23
- Noodle restaurant to bring Korean-Chinese flavors to Pineville. When does it open?Charlotte Observer · Sep 18
- Pineville Chuck E. Cheese is one of five in U.S. with animatronic bandWBTV · Sep 8
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pineville. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
9.7% of Pineville is conserved land
0.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
9.7%conserved
9.7%
conserved · 412 of 4,254 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
#48
most conserved land in NC
#110
most walkable in NC
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jack D. Hughes Memorial Park | — | 30 |
| 2. Marsh Park | — | 26 |
| 3. President James K. Polk State Historic Site | — | 23 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Pineville
Most working residents leave Pineville for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Charlotte (57%), Raleigh (2%) and Matthews (2%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Pineville5%
Charlotte57%
Raleigh2%
Matthews2%
Concord2%
10 mi
median commute distance
13,754
jobs based in Pineville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 1% of U.S. towns
Pineville reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 99% report less.
D−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Pineville7
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Pineville74.6
North Carolina18.1
U.S.15.5
1st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
3rd
percentile among NC towns
83
violent crimes reported in 2025
881
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Pineville beats the North Carolina average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Pineville | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with COPD | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Fewer adults with high blood pressure | 32.2% | 36.8% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 58.8% | 63.6% |
Atrium Health Pineville
1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
74th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Pineville has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 31°, and snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–55°
Spring48–73°
Summer67–89°
Fall50–73°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Mar 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Pineville home is worth about $402K
The typical Pineville home is worth about $402,000, down 0.7% in a year, 20% above the North Carolina typical home.
$402KZillow home value
Typical home value
Pineville$402K
North Carolina$335K
Market temperature
13
days on market
99.8%
sale-to-list price
−0.7%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
2
paid flood claims since 1997
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Pineville’s public schools outperform 47% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Pineville’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 53% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville Elementary | K–5 | 742 | B− |
| South Charlotte Baptist Academy Private | PK–12 | 86 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
A job hub
Every workday, about 13,479 people come to Pineville for work
Where Pineville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13,754jobs based in Pineville
5%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pineville
Town in North Carolina, United States
Pineville (; locally ) is a suburban town in the southernmost portion of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. Part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, it is situated in the Waxhaws region between Charlotte and Fort Mill. As of the 2020 census, Pineville had a population of 10,602, up from 7,479 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 10,602
- Area
- 6.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 587 ft
- ZIP code
- 28134
- Area code
- 704
Pineville’s neighbors
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