Swampscott, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
14,563
Population Density
4,819
Labor Participaton
66.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
54.8%
Median Household Income
$105,169
Median Individual Income
$51,664
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$77,340
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$450,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,565
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,787
Housing Units
5,775
People who reside in Swampscott live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
58%
Apt, Condo, Other
42%
Analysis
Income
Households in Swampscott earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 74% higher per household.
Housing
Swampscott has a median house price of $450,600. The cost of homeownership is significantly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Swampscott is 55% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 2% |
Demographics
The median age in Swampscott is 44. Swampscott has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.
Swampscott ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Swampscott | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 450,600 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 2,787 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,565 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 5.5% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 22% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 4,819 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Swampscott | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 105,169 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 51,664 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 77,340 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 66.0% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 54.8% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Swampscott, MA
4,819
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Swampscott is comparable to that of a Small City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +