What are the schools like in Brunswick, NC?

School district data for Brunswick is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Brunswick?

The median household income in Brunswick, NC is $16,643 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Brunswick, NC?

Brunswick has an average high temperature of 54.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.2 inches.

Brunswick, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brunswick, NC affordable or expensive?

Brunswick's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brunswick is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $112,500 and the median rent is $834 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brunswick, NC?

Crime rate data for Brunswick is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Brunswick, NC a Good Place to Live?

Brunswick is a small town of 1,233 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $16,643 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Brunswick stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brunswick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brunswick city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.6

Brunswick's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brunswick costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brunswick, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$834	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	27.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$16,643	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Brunswick is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Brunswick, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brunswick sees average highs of 54.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brunswick, NC
Average High — January	54.8°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.2"

Demographics

Metric	Brunswick, NC	National Avg
Population	1,233	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	21.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	69.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	15.3%	22.2%
65 and over	7.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Whiteville, NC 3 mi Hallsboro, NC 7 mi Chadbourn, NC 7 mi Lake Waccamaw, NC 11 mi Cerro Gordo, NC 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Brunswick

Brunswick, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28424

Brunswick vs Other Cities

Brunswick, NC vs Whiteville, NC Brunswick, NC vs Hallsboro, NC Brunswick, NC vs Chadbourn, NC Brunswick, NC vs Lake Waccamaw, NC Brunswick, NC vs Cerro Gordo, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brunswick, NC affordable or expensive?

Brunswick's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brunswick roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $834/month.

What is the crime rate in Brunswick, NC?

Crime data for Brunswick is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Brunswick?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Brunswick, NC a good place to live?

Brunswick, NC has a population of 1,233, a median household income of $16,643, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brunswick?

Brunswick averages 54.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 1.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brunswick?

Brunswick, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28424.

What is the population of Brunswick?

The population of Brunswick, North Carolina is 1,233 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brunswick?

Key numbers for living in Brunswick: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $16,643. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brunswick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.