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Swannanoa

#10 in Best Places to Live in Buncombe County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in North Carolina
  • 5 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
    Swannanoa is a suburb of with a population of 4,288. Swannanoa is in Buncombe County. Living in Swannanoa offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Swannanoa tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Swannanoa are highly rated.
    About Swannanoa...
    Population
    4,288
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $140,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $804
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Swannanoa Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      13%
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    Working in Swannanoa

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $32,079
    National
    $55,322
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      Swannanoa Reviews

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      Small, sleepy town on the outskirts of a thriving regional hot spot. A short drive to anywhere you wanna be!
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      Best kept secret. Beautiful mountains and wildlife yet only a few minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville.
      Housing costs far exceed the average wages so the majority of individuals working are unable to find affordable housing.
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