At a Glance
Median Income
$77,578
$30,071 per capita
Home Value
$136,300
Zillow: $187,477
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.4% smoking rate
How Sweetser Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweetser's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sweetser a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sweetser residents earn a median household income of $77,578 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,071. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sweetser is $136,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,477. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
25.9% of adults in Sweetser hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweetser has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,115
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,104/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,578
Per Capita$30,071
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,300
Rent$1,080
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$187,477
Housing Units485
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death14,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation847 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Sweetser was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.