Cost of Living in Brunswick County, NC

What does it cost to live in Brunswick County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$71,193

Median Rent

$1,187/mo

Median Home

$284,100

Affordability

355

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,437
Property Tax$137
Insurance$95

Total Monthly$1,669
% of Income28.1%

Renting

Median Rent$1,187
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,212
% of Income20%

Living in Brunswick County, North Carolina

Brunswick County has a median household income of $71,193 with housing costs that represent 28.1% of income for owners and 20% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.