Affordable Storage in Swansboro

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%).

Swansboro, NC Neighborhoods

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.

• Cedar Point / Cape Carteret**:** This coastal neighborhood has the most expensive homes. Most homes were built during the 1970s to the 1990s, with a few newer homes built after 2000. The median real estate price is $432,102. That price is more expensive than 78% of North Carolina. Rental homes are pricey and rented out as vacation homes for $3,008 monthly.
• Town Center: This area is also on the coast. The median real estate price is $357,310. Apartments and homes are available to rent for around $1,825 per month. The vacancy rate is 13.3%, so finding a rental is easy, except during the Mullet Festival.
• Bluewater Cove / Peletier: This area is on the eastern side of Swansboro. The median real estate price is $313,940. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $2,192 per month. The vacancy rate is very high at 23.7% because many rental units are only occupied during the tourist season.
• Cedar Creek Woods / Bur Oaks**:** The median real estate price is $224,972. Single-family homes, apartment complexes, and mobile homes are found here. The average rent is $1,723 per month.

Swansboro, NC School District

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.

Moving to Swansboro, NC Resource Guide

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.

Swansboro, NC Housing

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.