At a Glance
Median Income
$94,028
$37,758 per capita
Home Value
$282,500
Zillow: $357,366
Median Rent
$988/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
12.9% smoking rate
How Swepsonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swepsonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swepsonville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swepsonville residents earn a median household income of $94,028 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,758. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swepsonville is $282,500 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,366. Median rent is $988/month, with 24.4% 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 2001.
Education
30.8% of adults in Swepsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swepsonville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,452
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,703/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,028
Per Capita$37,758
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$9,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$282,500
Rent$988
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$357,366
Housing Units946
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation556 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Swepsonville was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.