The walking path at the Pineville Lake Park in Pineville.
The beautiful lake at Pineville Lake Park in Pineville, NC.
The large playground at Pineville Lake Park in Pineville, NC.
New traditional homes with front porches in Pineville, NC.
A creative mural in the Historic Downtown Pineville.

Pineville, NC

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,132

Population

10,416

Renter Mix

60% Rent

A small suburb on the state line with a sense of historic charm

Family-Friendly Historic Commuter

Nestled on the state line between North and South Carolina, Pineville is a scenic suburb with historic charm. Several historical places can be found in the city, including the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. Pineville offers a park-like atmosphere, and families in the area appreciate athletic fields and green spaces like Jack D. Hughes Memorial Park. Several shopping centers and malls can be found in Pineville, offering immediate access to major retailers, department stores, supermarkets, amusement parks, and more. Pineville is located just 15 miles south of Charlotte and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, so residents can easily commute to the city for work or leisure. Interstates 485 and 77 make commuting simple as well.

Explore the City

The large playground at Pineville Lake Park in Pineville, NC.

New traditional homes with front porches in Pineville, NC.

A creative mural in the Historic Downtown Pineville.

The Splashpad at Pineville Lake Park in Pineville, NC.

The Jack Hughes Memorial Park in Pineville, NC

The popular Waldhorn Restaurant in Pineville, NC.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$55,784

Average: $77,465

Education

3,744

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,457

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Pineville has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pineville, NC is $1,600 for a studio, $1,142 for one bedroom, $1,774 for two bedrooms, and $2,573 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pineville has decreased by -4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,142/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$2,470/month
1,605 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,032/month
1,416 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Pineville, NC

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Pineville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

771 Students

Sterling Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

695 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Brixham Park
  • Stream Park
  • Ballantyne's Backyard
  • Briar Creek Greenway
  • Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.