Swampscott, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
15,209
Population
5,036/sq mi density
$128,964
Median Income
$76,101 per capita
$690,800
Home Value
$828,461 Zillow
$2,223
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
82
Violent Crime/100K
1,081 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$128,964 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$690,800 home value, $2,223/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,209
Census 2023
Population Density
5,036
per square mile
Land Area
6.7
square miles (17.4 km²)
Median Age
45.3 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.7%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
7.3%
Asian
3.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
75.1%
Spanish
23.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
19.8%
Veterans
3.2%
47% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.0%
23% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.2%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.8%
91% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.483
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,209 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,036 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.5% |
| Female | 52.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
Language
| English Only | 75.1% |
| Spanish | 23.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 19.8% |
| Veterans | 3.2% |
| Disability | 10.0% |
| Health Insurance | 99.2% |
| Uninsured | 0.8% |
| Broadband Access | 96.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.483 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |