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Welcome to Storage Rentals of America at 1044 W. Corbett Ave in Swansboro. Our facility is conveniently positioned along Highway 24 and offers easy accessibility for Swansboro residents and neighboring communities. At Storage Rentals of America, we're committed to being your reliable storage solution.
Whether you seek a snug space for your valuables or a larger vehicle, boat, or RV unit, our dedicated customer service team is available seven days a week to assist you throughout the rental process. We're here to guide you whether you prefer managing things online, in person, or via phone.
Experience peace of mind when you store with us, as our clean and well-lit storage units prioritize security.
We strive to simplify your storage experience. In addition to our premium storage units, we provide various moving and packing supplies like boxes, tape, and protective materials such as bubble wrap. Visit us today and discover the Storage Rentals of America experience.
Disc locks are required for all units and can be purchased at the office.
Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Swansboro.
Swansboro is a charming small town in Onslow County. It has 3,744 people living there, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. It is on the White Oak River, which leads south to a few bays and past The Point to the Atlantic Ocean. Many in the area have a small boat for fishing and recreation. Its nickname is “The Friendly City by the Sea.”
The town started as a small settlement adjacent to the Theophilus Weeks Plantation and was incorporated in 1783. It was named after a politician, Samuel Swann, who was the Speaker of the North Carolina House of Commons. In 1818, Otway Burns constructed the first steam-driven riverboat, built in North Carolina, called the Prometheus.
In contemporary times, the town is known for its annual seafood feast called the Mullet Festival. This celebration was started by a favorite mayor, M.N. Lisk, in 1954.
Swansboro has many nice parks on the water and a lovely island retreat accessible by a ferry boat.
The Swansboro local economy depends on education, healthcare, retail, and construction. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The median household income is $78,919 per year, which is much higher than the American average of $69,021. The economy is growing, but much slower than the national average. Swansboro's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is 28.2%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%. For those who drive to work, the mean commute time is 19.2 minutes.
The industries offering the most jobs are education (13.9%), construction (11.3%), government administration (10.7%), healthcare (8.5%), hospitality (6.8%), retail gift stores (5.3%), and professional services (3.2%).
There are four neighborhoods to consider in Swansboro. Cedar Point / Cape Carteret is the most expensive, right on the water. The least costly is Cedar Creek Woods / Bur Oaks, which is inland on the northeastern side of town, away from the water.
Here are the areas with the finest homes for sale.
The public school district is the Onslow County Schools. There are two public elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school in Swansboro. The school district spends around $10,788 annually per student, which is low. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16 to one.
There are 16 private schools in the Onslow County area. The only private school near Swansboro is the Salt And Light Academy (grades 3rd to 12th) in Newport.
There is a public two-year Coastal Carolina Community College nearby. It is in Jacksonville, NC, 16 miles from Swansboro. There are five other colleges and universities within 50 miles.
The Town of Swansboro has a mayor and five people serving on the Board of Commissioners. They are all elected to serve staggered, four-year terms.
The Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department puts on events and manages the parks and recreational facilities. There are programs for adults, children, and seniors.
The median home price in Swansboro is $422,500, trending up about 5% year-over-year. It is a balanced market with enough homes listed for sale to match the number of interested buyers.
For a coastal community, the cost of living in Swansboro is manageable. It is 3% higher than other cities in the state and 3% lower than the national average of the United States.