At a Glance
Median Income
$112,382
$54,915 per capita
Home Value
$356,900
Zillow: $345,629
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
3,787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Swansboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swansboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swansboro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swansboro residents earn a median household income of $112,382 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,915. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% 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 Swansboro is $356,900 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,629. Median rent is $1,380/month, with 27.9% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Swansboro reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,787/100K. The murder rate is 29.8/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Swansboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swansboro has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,887
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,735/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,382
Per Capita$54,915
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$356,900
Rent$1,380
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$345,629
Housing Units1,652
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property3,787/100K
Murder29.8/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary477/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,505/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Swansboro was founded in 1783.
The median home in Swansboro was built in 1999.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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