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Swansboro, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,887
Population
1,735/sq mi density
$112,382
Median Income
$54,915 per capita
$356,900
Home Value
$345,629 Zillow
$1,380
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
3,787 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$112,382 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$356,900 home value, $1,380/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$356,900
27% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
19% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,652
Median year built: 1999
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$356,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$345,629
Median Sale Price
$352,500
Median List Price
$460,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.5%
Owner-Occupied
28.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$1,380/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
51 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
16.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Active Inventory
25
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1999
Average age of housing stock: 27 years
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $356,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,629 |
| Median Sale Price | $352,500 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $188 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,380 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 51 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 25 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $188 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,652 |
| Median Year Built | 1999 |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |