Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Swansboro
Swansboro, NC Area Guide
Bask in the coastal charms of this historic city
Coastal
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Charming
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Historic
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Scenic
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Welcoming
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Quaint
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Family-Friendly
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Known as the Friendly City by the Sea, Swansboro rests where the mouth of the White Oak River joins the Atlantic Ocean and flows past the unspoiled beaches of Bear Island. Brimming with natural beauty and historic charm, Swansboro offers endless opportunities for coastal recreation. Whether you enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, surfing, or water skiing, there is something for you in Swansboro.
Overlooking the water from the land, Swansboro’s historic downtown district exudes an eclectic village atmosphere with delectable restaurants, fresh seafood, unique boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, and waterfront parks. A tight-knit community thrives in Swansboro, bonding over lively events such as the Arts by the Sea Festival, Mullet Festival, Christmas Flotilla, Blue Water Fishing Tournament, and the annual Oyster Roast.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,273
Average: $84,073
Education
1,141
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,675
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Swansboro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Swansboro, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
668 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
751 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
967 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,115 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Hammocks Beach State Park
Airports
- Albert J Ellis
- Coastal Carolina Regional
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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.