At a Glance
Median Income
$84,367
$44,262 per capita
Home Value
$211,700
Zillow: $256,641
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
1,608/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.1%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Swansea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swansea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swansea a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swansea residents earn a median household income of $84,367 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,262. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swansea is $211,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,641. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Swansea reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,608/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.1% of adults in Swansea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swansea has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,603
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,254/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,367
Per Capita$44,262
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,700
Rent$1,178
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$256,641
Housing Units6,058
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property1,608/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault52/100K
Burglary201/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation575 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Swansea was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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