The Town FilesPiney Green, North Carolina
Community in Onslow County · population 14,386 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,600
- Household income
- $72,177
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 30.1
Piney Green is a community of 14,386 people in Onslow County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $227,600, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more vibrant than 77% of North Carolina towns.
How Piney Green ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Piney Green is worth $227,600, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $72,177, which is more affordable than 72% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,202 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Piney Green | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,600 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,202 | $969 |
| Median household income | $72,177 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Piney Green
| People | Piney Green | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.1 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 28.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in Piney Green
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 31.5°F. About 60.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Piney Green since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 16, 2011 about 1.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 139 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 21, 1997.
Severe weather in Onslow County since 1996
Onslow County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 19, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4837: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Onslow County
Onslow County had 54,121 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,885 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Piney Green itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Towns near Piney Green
- Jacksonville, NC5.8 mi · 72,723 people · home $210,100
- Half Moon, NC10.0 mi · 7,543 people · home $182,500
- Swansboro, NC10.7 mi · 3,744 people · home $378,700
- Sneads Ferry, NC15.2 mi · 2,548 people · home $269,300
- Emerald Isle, NC16.8 mi · 3,847 people · home $603,700
- Holly Ridge, NC22.4 mi · 4,171 people · home $360,300
- Brices Creek, NC22.5 mi · 3,542 people · home $338,700
- River Bend, NC22.6 mi · 2,902 people · home $266,100
Piney Green questions
Is Piney Green, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Piney Green scores better for retirees than 11% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 3%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.1).
How much does a house cost in Piney Green?
The median owner-occupied home in Piney Green is valued at $227,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,177, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,202 a month.
What is the weather like in Piney Green?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Piney Green get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Piney Green since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)