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Is Pine Hills a Good Place to Live? Pine Hills, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Pine Hills ranks #1284 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #516 of 524 smaller cities and #80 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($253,300, #123 of 524), and trails on low household income ($58,673, #449 of 524) and high poverty (17.5%, #424 of 524).
Pine Hills by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Pine Hills's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Pine Hills: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Pine Hills safe?
What is the cost of living in Pine Hills?
Pine Hills's cost of living index is 101.4, 1% above the US level of 100 and #757 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,542/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $274,704, 27% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Pine Hills | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 101.4#757 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $274,704#312 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,644/mo#454 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $253,300#403 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,542/mo#748 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.3x#667 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 31.5%#1272 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Pine Hills housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Pine Hills is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Pine Hills safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Pine Hills alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Pine Hills crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Pine Hills?
The median household in Pine Hills earns $58,673, 24% below the US figure of $76,827 and 18% below Florida ($71,516). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pine Hills | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $58,673#1070 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 17.5%#1015 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Pine Hills?
The median resident of Pine Hills is 35 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 15.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1263 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Pine Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 35 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 15.3%#1263 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 55.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Pine Hills's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Pine Hills to describe its public schools. 42.2% of adults are obese and 17.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Pine Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 42.2%#1214 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 17.3%#1270 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 20%#1167 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 19.4%#1207 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Pine Hills?
The average commute in Pine Hills is 30.1 minutes (Florida 24.6); 4.2% of workers take transit and 10.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Pine Hills scores 10.8 of 20 (above average walkable), #609 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.1°F and winters 63.2°F, with 51.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Pine Hills | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 30.1 min#1113 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.9%#825 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 71.3% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 10.5% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 10.8#609 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.2 | 51.8 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 74.3 | 54.3 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 78.4 | 58.3 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 83.2 | 62.8 | 2.7 |
| May | 88.2 | 68.7 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 90.7 | 73.4 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 75 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 91.8 | 75.3 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 89.5 | 73.9 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 84.4 | 68.3 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 77.8 | 60.1 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 73.1 | 54.5 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Orlando Executive Airport.
| Measure | Pine Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 73.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 63.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 51.5 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Orlando Executive Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Pine Hills?
Orange County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orange County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 57% of US counties.
| Measure | Pine Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.14%#583 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Orange County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Orange County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Strong wind | 0.012% | 94% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.029% | 83% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.003% | 72% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0026% | 55% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0086% | 49% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.07% | 35% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Pine Hills compare with similar-size cities?
Pine Hills is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #516 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 80,105.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hills, FLPop. 80,105 | #1284 | 39.0 | $58,673 | $1,542/mo | no data | 30.1 min |
| Auburn, ALPop. 80,594 | #414 | 59.8 | $63,668 | $1,098/mo | 99 | 19.9 min |
| Pharr, TXPop. 80,333 | #1197 | 45.1 | $52,814 | $1,037/mo | 214 | 21.1 min |
| Flint, MIPop. 80,175 | #1309 | 32.6 | $37,646 | $915/mo | 1,097 | 22.7 min |
| Jonesboro, ARPop. 80,137 | #1095 | 47.9 | $55,424 | $956/mo | 575 | 18 min |
| Bloomington, INPop. 80,049 | #510 | 57.9 | $50,465 | $1,200/mo | 293 | 17.5 min |
| Parma, OHPop. 79,870 | #355 | 60.8 | $69,295 | $1,087/mo | 150 | 24.2 min |
| Lakewood, CAPop. 79,850 | #702 | 54.9 | $119,177 | $2,347/mo | 356 | 28.4 min |
| Pasco, WAPop. 79,575 | #631 | 56.2 | $85,586 | $1,227/mo | 338 | 22.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Pine Hills compare with the rest of Florida?
Pine Hills ranks #80 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 39 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 18% below the Florida median. Homes are 27% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Port Charlotte, FLPop. 66,133 | … #76 | 44.3 | $63,844 | $1,553/mo | no data |
| Lauderhill, FLPop. 74,896 | #77 | 42.3 | $51,165 | $1,684/mo | part year |
| Poinciana, FLPop. 75,068 | #78 | 39.4 | $68,015 | $1,965/mo | no data |
| Lehigh Acres, FLPop. 132,353 | #79 | 39.2 | $66,890 | $1,657/mo | no data |
| Pine Hills, FLPop. 80,105 | #80 | 39.0 | $58,673 | $1,542/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Pine Hills among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Pine Hills's score calculated?
Pine Hills scores 39 out of 100, #1284 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Pine Hills. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
20.6 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Pine Hills. Similar-size median 58.9.
25.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Pine Hills's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
67.6 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Pine Hills. Similar-size median 56.1.
33.4 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Pine Hills. Similar-size median 50.0.
44.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Pine Hills's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
51.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
55.6 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Pine Hills alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Pine Hills.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Pine Hills.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Pine Hills's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Pine Hills has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Pine Hills
Is Pine Hills, FL a good place to live?
Pine Hills ranks #1284 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #516 of 524 smaller cities and #80 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($253,300, #123 of 524), and trails on low household income ($58,673, #449 of 524) and high poverty (17.5%, #424 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Pine Hills?
Pine Hills's cost of living index is 101.4, 1% above the US level of 100 and #757 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,542/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $274,704, 27% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Pine Hills safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Pine Hills alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Pine Hills crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Pine Hills?
The median household in Pine Hills earns $58,673, 24% below the US figure of $76,827 and 18% below Florida ($71,516). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Pine Hills?
Median rent in Pine Hills is $1,542/mo (Census), #748 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,644/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 31.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Pine Hills?
Zillow's typical home value in Pine Hills is $274,704, down 2.4% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $253,300.
How are the public schools in Pine Hills?
We have too few school records for Pine Hills to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Pine Hills?
The average commute is 30.1 minutes, #1113 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 6.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Pine Hills?
Pine Hills averages 73.8°F over the year, 83.1°F in summer and 63.2°F in winter, with 51.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Pine Hills walkable?
Pine Hills scores 10.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #609 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Pine Hills at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orange County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 57% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Pine Hills?
Orange County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Pine Hills?
Pine Hills has 80,105 residents. The median resident of Pine Hills is 35 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 15.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1263 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Pine Hills compare with the rest of Florida?
Pine Hills ranks #80 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 39 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 18% below the Florida median. Homes are 27% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Pine Hills?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Pine Hills's population of 80,105 are Auburn, AL (#414 overall), Pharr, TX (#1197 overall), Flint, MI (#1309 overall), Jonesboro, AR (#1095 overall), and Bloomington, IN (#510 overall). Pine Hills is #1284.