North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Swansboro is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 3,887. Residents earn $112,382 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Swansboro receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Swansboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Swansboro is $112,382, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Swansboro among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Swansboro is $356,900, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Swansboro is below the national average at 260 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,830 per 100,000, 44% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Swansboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,382 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,915 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $902 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,912 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,377 |
| County GDP | $12,502M |
| Restaurants | 418 |
| Healthcare | 300 |
| Retail | 570 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |
| Census Median | $356,900 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $345,629 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $188 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,380 |
| 19% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,505/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 300 |
| Total Violent | 260.3/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 32.5/100K |
| Robbery | 32.5/100K |
| Assault | 195.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,830.2/100K |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 683.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,082.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 65.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.3 inches |
| 59% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6936°N, 77.1343°W |
| County FIPS | 37133 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,735/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 300 |
| Restaurants | 418 |
| Retail Stores | 570 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |