At a Glance
Median Income
$111,356
$51,701 per capita
Home Value
$334,500
Zillow: $347,388
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Swedeland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swedeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swedeland a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swedeland residents earn a median household income of $111,356 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,701. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swedeland is $334,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,388. Median rent is $1,644/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
47.9% of adults in Swedeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swedeland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,725
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$111,356
Per Capita$51,701
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$334,500
Rent$1,644
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$347,388
Housing Units714
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation135 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Swedeland was built in 1980.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.