At a Glance
Median Income
$128,964
$76,101 per capita
Home Value
$690,800
Zillow: $828,461
Median Rent
$2,223/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
1,081/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.7%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
9.6% smoking rate
How Swampscott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swampscott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swampscott a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swampscott residents earn a median household income of $128,964 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,101. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swampscott is $690,800 , 145% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $828,461. Median rent is $2,223/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Swampscott reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,081/100K.
Education
61.7% of adults in Swampscott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swampscott has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population15,209
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density5,036/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born19.8%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,964
Per Capita$76,101
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B+
Home Value$690,800
Rent$2,223
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$828,461
Housing Units6,416
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent82/100K
Property1,081/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation44 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+33.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Swampscott was built in 1955.
12.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
19.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.