Sneads Ferry, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,556 Population 673/sq mi density
$59,783 Median Income $30,248 per capita
$233,500 Home Value $375,573 Zillow
$1,605 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,783 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$233,500 home value, $1,605/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sneads Ferry, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,783
20% below
$30,248 per capita
Home Value
$233,500
17% below
Zillow: $375,573
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
38% above
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Sneads Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sneads Ferry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
83%
Rent
138%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sneads Ferry a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sneads Ferry residents earn a median household income of $59,783 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,248. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,377 business establishments, including 418 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sneads Ferry is $233,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,573. Median rent is $1,605/month, with 29.6% 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 1987.

Education

20.3% of adults in Sneads Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sneads Ferry has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,556
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans22.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,783
Per Capita$30,248
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902

Housing

A
Home Value$233,500
Rent$1,605
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$375,573
Housing Units1,713
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,505/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Sneads Ferry was built in 1987.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.