Pinecrest is a medium-sized village located in the state of Florida. With a population of 17,973 people and five associated neighborhoods, Pinecrest is the 154th largest community in Florida. Pinecrest home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Pinecrest real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Pinecrest is a decidedly white-collar village, with fully 94.83% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Pinecrest is a village of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Pinecrest who work in management occupations (21.27%), legal occupations (13.12%), and healthcare (12.30%). A relatively large number of people in Pinecrest telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 24.67% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Pinecrest is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Pinecrest’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Pinecrest, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 30.41 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. If knowledge is power, Pinecrest is a pretty powerful place. 72.26% of the adults in Pinecrest have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Pinecrest in 2022 was $100,270, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $401,080 for a family of four. Pinecrest is an extremely ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Pinecrest home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pinecrest residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Pinecrest also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 42.61% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Pinecrest include German, Italian, Irish, European, and English. In addition, Pinecrest has a lot of people living here who were born outside of the US (28.51%). The most common language spoken in Pinecrest is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.
