Area Guide
The Pinehurst Area Guide
Pinehurst , Southern Pines , Seven Lakes , Whispering Pines and other areas of Moore County, NC are perfect for young newlyweds, families, seniors, singles and anyone else looking for a friendly, down-home southern atmosphere.
The Sandhills area has been attracting people from all over the world because it offers such amenities as a pleasant climate, a safe environment, a reasonable cost of living, an excellent school system, varied and abundant housing options, a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities, outstanding medical/health care facilities, clean air, and friendly neighbors.
The Sandhills area has been attracting people from all over the world because it offers such amenities as a pleasant climate, a safe environment, a reasonable cost of living, an excellent school system, varied and abundant housing options, a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities, outstanding medical/health care facilities, clean air, and friendly neighbors.
Moore County and the Sandhills area of North Carolina includes the Village of Pinehurst ("The Golf Capital of the World") -- site of the 1999 and 2005 US Open ); Southern Pines -- site of the 2001 US Women's Open and 2007 US Amateur; Whispering Pines and Seven Lakes West (a private gated community).
The US Open and the US Women's Open will be returning in 2014.
The Village of Pinehurst is located in Moore County in south central North Carolina. Locally recognized as an outstanding residential community, Pinehurst is also recognized around the world as a major golf resort and number 3 worldwide as a golfing destination.. Pinehurst is located about 60 miles southwest of Raleigh, the state capital, and about 75 miles east of Charlotte.
The Village spans approximately 14 square miles and is home to approximately 11,000 residents currently. From 1990 to 2000, the US Census Bureau indicated the population grew from 5,091 to 9,706. That is an increase of 91% in a ten-year period. In comparison, the population of North Carolina grew by 21% and the population of Moore County grew by 27% during this same time period.
The median age in Pinehurst, according to the 2000 Census was 60.4 years old. While the traditional perspective is that Pinehurst is a retirement community, that is not fully supported by the growth patterns from 1990 to 2000. In fact, about half of all population growth between 1990 and 2000 was people younger than 55 and families with children.
Our world-class golf is only the beginning of the many opportunities you'll find here. The area's Scottish heritage and turn-of-the-century villages make history and culture come alive with quaint homesteads, museums, studios and shops. In addition, our mild climate lends itself to outdoor fun allowing residents to enjoy many local passions such as gardens, horses, festivals, tennis, golf and more.
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