Living in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sneads Ferry · Census data 2020–2024
Sneads Ferry has 2,728 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $79,594 (10% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $269,300.
Sneads Ferry at a glance
- Population
- 2,728
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $79,594State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $269,300State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Sneads Ferry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sneads Ferry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sneads Ferry the median home value is $269,300, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,604 a month in housing costs.
Sneads Ferry median household income
The median household income in Sneads Ferry is $79,594 and the income per person is $38,958. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Sneads Ferry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,028
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.95
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sneads Ferry has many vacation and second homes.
Sneads Ferry demographics
- Population
- 2,728
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 1,397
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 21.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sneads Ferry ›
Education in Sneads Ferry
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Sneads Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sneads Ferry
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Sneads Ferry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry | 2,728 | $79,594 | $269,300 | — |
| North Topsail Beach | 784 | $121,250 | $473,600 | $1,268 |
| Holly Ridge | 4,904 | $104,788 | $360,300 | $1,315 |
| Surf City | 4,396 | $81,433 | $512,300 | $1,707 |
| Jacksonville | 71,279 | $57,697 | $210,100 | $1,321 |
| Piney Green | 14,078 | $72,177 | $227,600 | $1,202 |
| Pumpkin Center | 1,636 | $64,102 | $189,600 | — |
| Topsail Beach | 406 | $93,250 | $691,200 | — |
| Swansboro | 3,997 | $114,425 | $378,700 | $1,106 |
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What is the median household income in Sneads Ferry, NC?
The median household income in Sneads Ferry is $79,594, 10% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sneads Ferry?
The median home value in Sneads Ferry is $269,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Sneads Ferry, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Sneads Ferry?
The median age in Sneads Ferry is 37.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Sneads Ferry?
The average commute to work in Sneads Ferry is 34 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sneads Ferry?
The unemployment rate in Sneads Ferry is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sneads Ferry?
24.7% of adults in Sneads Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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