At a Glance
Median Income
$88,875
$37,321 per capita
Home Value
$301,500
Zillow: $347,388
Median Rent
$1,469/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Swedesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swedesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swedesburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swedesburg residents earn a median household income of $88,875 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,321. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Swedesburg is $301,500 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,388. Median rent is $1,469/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
28.9% of adults in Swedesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swedesburg 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 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population805
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density6,708/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,875
Per Capita$37,321
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$301,500
Rent$1,469
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$347,388
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation143 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+94.4%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.0% 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.