At a Glance
Median Income
$72,978
$26,785 per capita
Home Value
$270,800
Zillow: $353,812
Median Rent
$692/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
14.4% smoking rate
How Swannanoa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swannanoa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swannanoa a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swannanoa residents earn a median household income of $72,978 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,785. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,107 business establishments, including 971 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swannanoa is $270,800 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,812. Median rent is $692/month, with 30.8% 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 1983.
Education
30.8% of adults in Swannanoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swannanoa has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,043
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density947/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,978
Per Capita$26,785
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,800
Rent$692
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$353,812
Housing Units2,223
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,210 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Swannanoa was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.