Affordable Storage in Swansboro

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.

About Swansboro, NC

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.

What to do in Swansboro, NC

Swansboro has many nice parks on the water and a lovely island retreat accessible by a ferry boat.

• Features: The parks on the river are spectacular. There is the Bicentennial Park that offers fishing. Riverview Park is a dog-friendly place. The Emerald Isle Woods Park has many lovely hiking trails and a golf course. The Ward Shore Park has a picnic area on the waterfront and a rain garden.
• Events: The annual Mullet Festival is a big attraction. Thousands of people come from all over to attend this event and eat seafood. There is a parade, street vendors, a kid-friendly zone, and live music. The event lasts for two days.
• Museums: Museums to visit include the Swansboro Area Heritage Center Museum and the North Carolina Aquarium found nearby at Pine Knoll Shores. The aquarium has local sea animals and hands-on exhibits that delight the kids.
• Destination: The Hammocks Beach State Park is an island park accessible by ferry. It offers camping sites with outdoor showers, hiking trails, a beach, and a snack bar. Dogs on a leash are welcome.

Working in Swansboro, NC

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%).

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.