Swampscott, MA
Living in Swampscott
Bikeability
74
Walkability
64
Commute
13
Public Transit
79
Affordability
5
Public Safety
67
Airports
54
Hospitals
59
Colleges
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
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
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40
Property Crime in Swampscott
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
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swampscott, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swampscott, MA
Epstein Hillel School
1 miles, NE
Childrens Workshop Montessori
2 miles, N
Tower School
2 miles, NE
Devereux School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Swampscott, MA
Salem State University
2 miles, N
Montserrat College of Art
6 miles, N
Endicott College
6 miles, NE
Gordon College
9 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swampscott, MA
North Shore Medical Center -
3 miles, N
Northeast Hospital Corporation
7 miles, N
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
9 miles, W
Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston, The
12 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Swampscott, MA
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
42 miles, N
Manchester Airport
42 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
52 miles, W