At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$33,534 per capita
Home Value
$151,300
Zillow: $344,387
Median Rent
$656/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.2% smoking rate
How Swanville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swanville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swanville 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
Swanville residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,534. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swanville is $151,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,387. Median rent is $656/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
12.4% of adults in Swanville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swanville has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population241
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density455/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$33,534
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,300
Rent$656
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$344,387
Housing Units135
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,185 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Swanville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.