West Swanzey, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Cheshire County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,227 Population 476/sq mi density
$52,241 Median Income $31,807 per capita
$193,100 Home Value $338,188 Zillow
$1,685 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,241 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$193,100 home value, $1,685/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Swanzey, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,241
30% below
$31,807 per capita
Home Value
$193,100
32% below
Zillow: $338,188
Median Rent
$1,685/mo
45% above
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
30% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How West Swanzey Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Swanzey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
68%
Rent
145%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Swanzey 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

West Swanzey residents earn a median household income of $52,241 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,807. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,280 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Swanzey is $193,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,188. Median rent is $1,685/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

43.9% of adults in West Swanzey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Swanzey has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,227
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,241
Per Capita$31,807
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$5,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,100
Rent$1,685
Ownership41.1%
Zillow$338,188
Housing Units565
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,142/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation495 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in West Swanzey was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.