RANK #480 / 996 · POP 171,196 · NC
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.8%
Pitt County, North Carolina, is often recognized for Greenville, its county seat and a regional hub for eastern North Carolina. Greenville offers a blend of urban amenities and outdoor opportunities along the Tar River, which provides avenues for kayaking, fishing, and greenway trails. Located approximately 80 miles east of Raleigh, the state capital, Pitt County maintains a distinct community feel across its ten municipalities, ranging from the larger Greenville to smaller towns like Falkland. The county experiences a mild, four-season climate, supporting year-round outdoor activities and a calendar of local festivals.
Life in Pitt County is characterized by a balance of affordability and access to services, appealing to families, professionals, and retirees. The public school system, with 40 schools serving over 24,000 students, is considered above average. Commute options include local bus systems like Greenville Area Transit (GREAT) and Pitt Area Transit System (PATS), which also serves Pitt Community College students. The economy is driven by significant investment in healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing, with East Carolina University and ECU Health serving as major institutions.
Above national median
Above national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.1x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Megasite Industrial Park Infrastructure
Pitt County / Weyerhaeuser
|
$553M | Proposed |
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Nipro Medical Corp. Manufacturing Facility
Nipro Medical Corp.
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$398M | Under Construction |
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Boviet Solar Panel Manufacturing Facility
Boviet Solar
|
$294M | Planned |
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ECU Health Center for Medical Education Building
East Carolina University
|
$265M | Under Construction |
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Expansion
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
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$154M | Planned |
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Stokestown Solar (80 MW Solar + 30 MW Battery Storage)
Hexagon Energy
|
$110M | Approved |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Pitt County has a Boom Town Index score of 52/100, ranking #480 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.5% and a median household income of $54,915, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Pitt County is $178,700 with median rent at $911/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3073, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.3% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.5%. Home values changed +1.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 7.75% of Pitt County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.