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Swannanoa, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Swannanoa, NC (Buncombe County) — Census median home value $270,800, county listing prices down about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for Swannanoa houses and the broader area.
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Swannanoa, NC is in Buncombe County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Swannanoa and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,043, with a median household income of $72,978. Census data puts Swannanoa houses at a median value of $270,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Buncombe County's current median listing price runs $599,500, down about 3.3% over the past year.
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Market overview
Swannanoa housing market
Swannanoa is in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Swannanoa and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$270,800
Population (Census ACS)
6,043
Median household income
$72,978
County price trend (2025)
1.19% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Swannanoa market snapshot
Population
6,043
County
Buncombe County
Median Household Income
$72,978
Median Home Value (city)
$270,800
Median Listing Price (Buncombe County)
$599,500
Median Gross Rent
$692/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.3%
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What makes Swannanoa different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Swannanoa's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $270,800. Separately, Buncombe County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $599,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Buncombe County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.19% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Swannanoa has an estimated population of 6,043 and a median household income of $72,978, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Swannanoa's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 11% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Buncombe County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Swannanoa.
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Nearby communities include Black Mountain, Fairview, Montreat, Asheville, Biltmore Forest, Royal Pines, Weaverville, Emma, Woodfin, Barnardsville, Avery Creek, Bent Creek.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Gerton (~8.9 mi), Hoopers Creek (~11.1 mi), Fletcher (~13.4 mi), Edneyville (~14.0 mi), Fruitland (~14.2 mi), Mountain Home (~17.2 mi), Balfour (~18.1 mi), Mars Hill (~18.1 mi), Mills River (~18.9 mi), Dana (~19.4 mi), Hendersonville (~19.6 mi), Barker Heights (~20.4 mi), Horse Shoe (~21.0 mi), Laurel Park (~21.0 mi), Marshall (~21.4 mi), Valley Hill (~22.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Swannanoa data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,043
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$270,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$72,978
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$692
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.19%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$599,500
Census place type
CDP
County
Buncombe County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.38 sq mi
Census GEOID
3766280
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Swannanoa
Schools
Buncombe County Schools — 45 schools, 22,091 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Buncombe addresses may be served by Buncombe County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Swannanoa FAQ
What are houses worth in Swannanoa, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Swannanoa at $270,800. Buncombe County's current median listing price runs $599,500, down about 3.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Swannanoa, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Swannanoa, Census ACS data shows a median value of $270,800. Active listing prices in Buncombe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Swannanoa, NC?
Swannanoa houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Buncombe County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Swannanoa, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Swannanoa's population at approximately 6,043.
What's the median rent in Swannanoa, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Swannanoa at approximately $692 per month.
What is the median household income in Swannanoa, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Swannanoa at approximately $72,978.
Is the Swannanoa housing market growing?
Buncombe County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.19% annual change in 2025.
Is Swannanoa, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Swannanoa's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 11% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Swannanoa, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Buncombe County Schools for many Swannanoa addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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