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Swedeland, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,725 Population 876/sq mi density
$111,356 Median Income $51,701 per capita
$334,500 Home Value $347,388 Zillow
$1,644 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 1,964 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$111,356 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$334,500 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Swedeland, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,356
48% above
$51,701 per capita
Home Value
$334,500
19% above
Zillow: $347,388
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
41% above
14.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
25% below
1,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
42% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
148%
Home Value
119%
Rent
141%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swedeland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
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 7.0% (94% 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.

Safety & Crime

Swedeland reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,964/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 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 Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$111,356
Per Capita$51,701
Unemployment7.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent284/100K
Property1,964/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 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.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.