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Swampscott, MA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jack W.

Swampscott vs Baltimore -which is better?

Alright, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $128,964 in Swampscott. It's a a small town city with about 15,209 people. With a population of 15,209, Swampscott is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast ...

5 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
houstonnative2021

Best coffee shops in Swampscott?

First post here. I'm single, late 30s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Swampscott sits at 52.3 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definite...

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Hannah Howard

What surprised you most about Swampscott?

With a population of 15,209, Swampscott is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 15,209 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating t...

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Piper Torres

Raising a family in Swampscott -thoughts?

Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $690,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Swampscott sits at 52.3 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is...

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Isabella Edwards

Healthcare options in Swampscott?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 30s, and Homes are going for about $690,800 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Jackson Scott

Pros and cons of Swampscott after 8 years

Hello, I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $690,800, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Swampscott sits at 52.3 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most fam...

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Noah Morgan

Best companies to work for in Swampscott?

I work in automotive and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is ...

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Jack W.

Anyone regret moving to Swampscott?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $690,800 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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