Housing in Brunswick County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Brunswick County averages $1,351/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the North Carolina median of $1,228 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Brunswick County FMR Area are $1,479 for a studio, $1,549 for 1‑bedroom, $1,698 for 2‑bedroom, $2,362 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,848 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $347 increase for a 2-bedroom in Brunswick County shows a 26% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Brunswick County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Calabash

City
County
State
Miles
New Hanover
NC
0.0
New Hanover
NC
4.6
Brunswick
NC
5.4
Brunswick
NC
9.7
New Hanover
NC
10.3
New Hanover
NC
16.8
Columbus
NC
17.0
Columbus
NC
17.6
New Hanover
NC
19.6
Brunswick
NC
20.7
Columbus
NC
21.5
Brunswick
NC
21.6
Brunswick
NC
25.4
Brunswick
NC
26.3
Columbus
NC
31.6
Brunswick
NC
34.1
Brunswick
NC
34.8
Columbus
NC
36.7
Brunswick
NC
37.5
Brunswick
NC
38.8
Columbus
NC
41.1
Brunswick
NC
41.7
Columbus
NC
42.0
Columbus
NC
43.1
Brunswick
NC
43.2
Columbus
NC
46.2
Columbus
NC
49.4
Columbus
NC
50.2
Columbus
NC
54.1
Columbus
NC
54.7
Columbus
NC
60.2

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