At a Glance
Median Income
$67,558
$39,116 per capita
Home Value
$137,000
Zillow: $217,830
Median Rent
$733/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
159/100K
655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Swoyersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swoyersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swoyersville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swoyersville residents earn a median household income of $67,558 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,116. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swoyersville is $137,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,830. Median rent is $733/month, with 25.6% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Swoyersville reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 655/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in Swoyersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swoyersville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,014
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density2,321/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,558
Per Capita$39,116
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,000
Rent$733
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$217,830
Housing Units2,587
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent159/100K
Property655/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation561 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Swoyersville was founded in 1888.
The median home in Swoyersville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.