At a Glance
Median Income
$28,542
$7,313 per capita
Home Value
$83,900
Zillow: $187,484
Median Rent
$773/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
79.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
44.5%
20.0% smoking rate
How Brunswick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brunswick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brunswick a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brunswick residents earn a median household income of $28,542 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $7,313. 66.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brunswick is $83,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,484. Median rent is $773/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
4.8% of adults in Brunswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brunswick has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population981
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,401/mi²
Male / Female79% / 21%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,542
Per Capita$7,313
Unemployment
Poverty66.7%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,900
Rent$773
Ownership45.0%
Zillow$187,484
Housing Units268
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation85 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Brunswick was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.