In Swain, North Carolina, the median home price is $320,376; median household income is $52,349; the population is 14,013; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Swain at a glance
Population
14,013
Median Household Income
$52,349
Typical Home Value
$320,376
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
195.1
Avg Commute Time
20.5
About Swain
Swain has a population of 14,013. The median home value is $320,376, 7% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $52,349 (28% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Charleston, Nantahala, and Forneys Creek.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Swain
3 towns, by population.
Swain at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Swain?
- Swain has a population of 14,013 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Swain?
- The median home value in Swain is $320,376. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Swain?
- Median household income in Swain is $52,349 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Swain in?
- Swain is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Swain?
- Swain contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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