Swannanoa, NC
Living in Swannanoa
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
95
Public Transit
1
Affordability
95
Public Safety
88
Airports
50
Hospitals
85
Colleges
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.1k
Population
-73 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
52%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate39%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
-$5.6k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector73%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office16%
Service37%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$137k
Median Home Value
+$29k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$613
Median Monthly Rent
+$8 (2010–19)
48%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home34%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas6%
Utility gas7%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Swannanoa
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11
Property Crime in Swannanoa
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swannanoa
Inland Flooding37
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swannanoa, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swannanoa, NC
Asheville Christian Academy
1 miles, W
The Learning Community School
2 miles, NE
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
3 miles, E
Asheville Montessori School
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Swannanoa, NC
Warren Wilson College
3 miles, W
Montreat College
6 miles, NE
University of North Carolina at Asheville
10 miles, W
Mars Hill University
18 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swannanoa, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
2 miles, E
Park Ridge Health
16 miles, S
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Swannanoa, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
14 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
50 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
85 miles, E