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Swampscott, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
15,209
Population
5,036/sq mi density
$128,964
Median Income
$76,101 per capita
$690,800
Home Value
$799,941 Zillow
$2,223
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
52
Violent Crime/100K
739 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$128,964 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$690,800 home value, $2,223/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$690,800
145% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,223/mo
91% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,416
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$690,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$799,941
Median Sale Price
$805,000
Median List Price
$754,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.1%
Owner-Occupied
25.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$2,223/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
36 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
9.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$452
Active Inventory
21
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $690,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $799,941 |
| Median Sale Price | $805,000 |
| Median List Price | $754,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $452 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,223 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.5% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 21 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $452 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,416 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 30.7% |