Swampscott Town, MA

Living in Swampscott Town

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Bikeability 74
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Walkability 64
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 5
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 67
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Schools 56
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Residents

15k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age
57% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate18%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree28%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$113k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more20%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Sales and office16%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation15%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$476k Median Home Value +$43k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$525 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier51%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas4%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Swampscott Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40

Property Crime in Swampscott Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Essex County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 36 5 8
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swampscott Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Swampscott Town, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Swampscott Town, MA

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Epstein Hillel School
1 miles, NE
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Tower School
2 miles, NE
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Devereux School
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Swampscott Town, MA

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Endicott College
6 miles, NE
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Gordon College
9 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Swampscott Town, MA

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Airports

Airports near Swampscott Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
42 miles, NW
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