At a Glance
Median Income
$91,000
$36,630 per capita
Home Value
$247,500
Zillow: $463,895
Median Rent
$1,461/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Swedesboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swedesboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swedesboro 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
Swedesboro residents earn a median household income of $91,000 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,630. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swedesboro is $247,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,895. Median rent is $1,461/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Swedesboro reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,404/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Swedesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swedesboro has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,720
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density3,726/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$36,630
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,500
Rent$1,461
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$463,895
Housing Units985
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,404/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary156/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Swedesboro was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.