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Brunswick, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Columbus County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
981
Population
1,401/sq mi density
$28,542
Median Income
$7,313 per capita
$83,900
Home Value
$187,484 Zillow
$773
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,468
Violent Crime/100K
12,752 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$28,542 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,900 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,468 violent crimes/100K (286% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$83,900
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
268
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$83,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$187,484
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.0%
Owner-Occupied
55.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,242/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,301/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,426/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,983/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,392/mo
Census median rent:
$773/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $83,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,484 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $773 |
| FMR Studio | $1,242 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,301 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,426 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,983 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,392 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 268 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |