Town in Montgomery County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Pinehurst CDP, TX

B+

152nd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 79 of 100
35th of 125 in the Houston area

Pinehurst earns a grade of B+ on our index, 152nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families.

  • Good for families
  • Top-rated schools
  • Getting around scores low (7 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Pinehurst CDP isSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthPinehurst CDP
Where Pinehurst CDP is in Texas.
Population
4,266
Median rent
$73148% lower than Texas
Median home value
$271,6004% lower than Texas
Household income
$61,832Median
Average commute
34 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Pinehurst CDP

Pinehurst sits about 34 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. About 4,266 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 37.3, 42% of households have children, 91% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $61,832 a year (21% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Pinehurst CDP

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $731, 48% lower than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Pinehurst CDP

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 34 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Pinehurst CDP suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 90% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 21% lower than the Texas median, with 9 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 36% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 18% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 61% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 91% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $731 is 48% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 66% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $731 is 48% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 68% for people on a budget.

Pinehurst CDP report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Pinehurst CDP with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $731, homes cost 4.4x income.

    68 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $61,832, 3.0% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A+

    1 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    96 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    1 grocery store, 9 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    30 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 12% work from home.

    7 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade C-

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    36 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    38 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C+

    91% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs US towns

Where Pinehurst CDP stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%28 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%20 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $73148% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 34 min29% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%10 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Home value to income: 4.4x21% higher than Texas (3.6x)

Cost of living in Pinehurst CDP

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Pinehurst is $731 a month, 48% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $29,000 a year. Right now 32% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $271,600, 4% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,487 before tax, or $1,665 with property tax. That is $934 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Pinehurst pays $2,146 a year, 49% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Pinehurst CDPStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent48% lower than Texas$731$1,403$1,413
Median home value4% lower than Texas$271,600$283,800$332,700
Home value to income21% higher than Texas4.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points lower than Texas32%52%51%
Median property tax per year49% lower than Texas$2,146$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Texas91%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,665
Mortgage payment
$1,487
Property tax
$179
Median rent, for comparison
$731

Based on a $271,600 home in Pinehurst CDP, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Pinehurst CDP

Pinehurst has 1 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Magnolia ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Audubon Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 92 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
96
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
92
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AAudubon ElementaryElementary, Magnolia ISD92 of 100

Daily life in Pinehurst CDP

Everyday places mapped inside Pinehurst CDP, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Bethel Park Hazy Hollow Estates.

The average one-way commute is 34 minutes, 29% longer than the Texas average. 12% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Houston is about 34 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Pinehurst work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $61,832, income per person is $31,044, unemployment is 3.0% and 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
9
Cafes
1
Bars
3
Parks
1
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income21% lower than Texas$61,832$78,476$80,734
Income per person24% lower than Texas$31,044$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas3.0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Texas6.0%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Texas24%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higherAbout the same as Texas86%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance1 points lower than Texas18%20%11%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas91%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute29% higher than Texas34 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Texas12%14%15%
Workers who work from home12%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.3%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Pinehurst CDP

Under 1832%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6433%
65 and over18%

Median age 37.3 years. 42% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White51%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black2.7%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race6.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Pinehurst CDP

Pinehurst has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 43°F. There are about 111 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 51 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Pinehurst CDP40°60°80°100°63J68F74M80A86M92J94J95A90S82O72N65DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Houston Hooks Mem Ap, 12 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Pinehurst CDP

Nearby, Magnolia gets an A-, Tomball gets a C+ and The Woodlands gets an A+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. A-MagnoliaTown, 4,068 people3 mi
  2. C+TomballSmall city, 13,655 people7 mi
  3. A+The WoodlandsCity, 121,002 people11 mi
  4. C-ShenandoahTown, 3,705 people14 mi
  5. C-MontgomeryTown, 2,489 people14 mi
  6. A-Oak Ridge NorthTown, 3,034 people15 mi

Pinehurst CDP in the Houston area

How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
  3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
  4. 32A-Brookside Village1,565 people14 mito downtown
  5. 33A-Meadows Place4,689 people15 mito downtown
  6. 34B+Deer Park33,967 people18 mito downtown
  7. 35B+Pinehurst4,266 people34 mito downtown
  8. 36B+Mont Belvieu9,020 people31 mito downtown
  9. 37B+Shoreacres1,580 people25 mito downtown
  10. 38B+Pleak2,344 people33 mito downtown

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Living in Pinehurst CDP: common questions

Is Pinehurst, TX a good place to live?

Pinehurst earns a grade of B+ on our index, 152nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families.

How much does it cost to live in Pinehurst?

Median rent in Pinehurst is $731 a month, 48% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $271,600, 4% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,665, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Pinehurst?

We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Pinehurst. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 96 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Pinehurst flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Pinehurst as high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Pinehurst?

Summers in Pinehurst peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 43°F. Expect around 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 51 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Pinehurst?

The average one-way commute is 34 min, 29% higher than the Texas average. About 12% of workers work from home. It is about 34 miles from downtown Houston.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.