At a Glance
Median Income
$59,423
$30,237 per capita
Home Value
$371,400
Zillow: $466,664
Median Rent
$1,594/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
262/100K
3,947/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Svensen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Svensen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Svensen a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Svensen residents earn a median household income of $59,423 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,237. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Svensen is $371,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,664. Median rent is $1,594/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Svensen reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,947/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Svensen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Svensen has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population897
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,423
Per Capita$30,237
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$2,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
B
Home Value$371,400
Rent$1,594
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$466,664
Housing Units344
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent262/100K
Property3,947/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,302/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation186 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Svensen was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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