Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Sneads Ferry
Sneads Ferry, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,512
Population
2,670
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A quaint small town near the coast of North Carolina
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Sneads Ferry is a small fishing community located along the New River, near the coast of North Carolina. This charming small town is best known for being home to the famed Shrimp Festival and the North Shore Golf Course and Country Club. Locally owned restaurants, stores, campgrounds, and RV parks dot Sneads Ferry while seafood markets, waterfront eateries, and marinas are nestled along the river. Residents appreciate living nearby several beaches like North Topsail Beach, which is only six miles away. Sneads Ferry has affordable to moderately priced apartments and houses available for rent.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,378
Average: $72,772
Education
444
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,081
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sneads Ferry has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sneads Ferry, NC is $1,550 for one bedroom, $1,707 for two bedrooms, and $1,939 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sneads Ferry has increased by 8.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,550/month
801 Sq Ft
House
$2,483/month
1,453 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 6-8
948 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.