At a Glance
Median Income
$104,191
$38,367 per capita
Home Value
$521,500
Zillow: $328,221
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
15.1% smoking rate
How Sweetwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweetwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sweetwater a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sweetwater residents earn a median household income of $104,191 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,367. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sweetwater is $521,500 , 85% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,221. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
52.0% of adults in Sweetwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweetwater has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population805
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$104,191
Per Capita$38,367
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
B+
Home Value$521,500
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$328,221
Housing Units298
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation25 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Sweetwater was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.