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Living in Swannanoa, NC
Explore Swannanoa and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.8 / 10
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Swannanoa at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population6,901
Median Household Income$69,760
Median Home Value$287,500
Median Gross Rent$788
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size3.5
Unemployment14.8%
Work From Home13.7%
Homeownership78.6%
Housing Vacancy20.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Swannanoa is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Swannanoa and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Swannanoa
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$287,500
Median Gross Rent$788
Homeownership78.6%
Housing Vacancy20.2%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Swannanoa, NC
Median Household Income$69,760
Unemployment14.8%
Work From Home13.7%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Swannanoa and how households are structured
Population6,901
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size3.5
Swannanoa is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Swannanoa
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Swannanoa point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High83.9°F
Average Winter Low26.4°F
Annual Rainfall53.0 in.
Annual Snowfall28.5 in.
Seasonal Life in Swannanoa
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Swannanoa is located in Buncombe County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Buncombe County.
County Intelligence
Swannanoa & Buncombe County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Swannanoa is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Swannanoa.
Current NarrowTheList data for Swannanoa shows a population of about 6,901. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Buncombe County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Swannanoa.
For someone considering a move to Swannanoa, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.