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Brunswick, NC
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Brunswick, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Brunswick a Good Place to Live?
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. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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.
Safety & Crime
Brunswick reports 1,468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 286% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 12,752/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.