Swampscott, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Swampscott, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Swampscott research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Swampscott over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Swampscott:
The population in Swampscott is 15,209.
The median home value in Swampscott is $812,008.
The median income in Swampscott is $128,964.
The cost of living in Swampscott is 159 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Swampscott is $2,223.
The unemployment rate in Swampscott is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Swampscott is 7.0%.
The average high in Swampscott is None° and the average low is None°.
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Swampscott, MA Crime Report
Crime in Swampscott summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Swampscott. Key points include:
There were 184 total crimes in Swampscott in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Swampscott is 1,156.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Swampscott is 81.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Swampscott is 1,075.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Swampscott is -45.42% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Swampscott Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Swampscott / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 184 | 1,156.7 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 81.7 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.3 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 69.2 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 171 | 1,075.0 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 119.4 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 145 | 911.5 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 44.0 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Swampscott, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Swampscott summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Swampscott. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Swampscott is 159 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Swampscott is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Swampscott is $812,008.
The median income in Swampscott is $128,964.
Swampscott's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Swampscott Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Swampscott | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 255 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 136 | 100 | |
Swampscott, MA Weather
The average high in Swampscott is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Swampscott |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Swampscott, MA Photos
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Swampscott Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Swampscott
The current population in Swampscott is 15,209. The population has increased 10.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,209 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 15,125 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 15,043 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 15,184 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 15,002 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 14,755 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 14,563 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 14,250 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 14,036 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 13,912 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 13,862 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 13,823 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 13,826 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 13,819 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Swampscott
Swampscott is:
84.5% White with 12,847 White residents.
2.7% African American with 416 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.1% Asian with 479 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 54 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 307 Two Or More residents.
7.3% Hispanic with 1,106 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Swampscott | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.5% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.7% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Swampscott
Swampscott is 52.5% female with 7,988 female residents.
Swampscott is 47.5% male with 7,221 male residents.
| Gender | Swampscott | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Swampscott for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Swampscott completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Swampscott completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Swampscott completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Swampscott completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Swampscott completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Swampscott completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Swampscott completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Swampscott completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Swampscott completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Swampscott | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Swampscott, Massachusetts
4.4% of households in Swampscott earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Swampscott earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Swampscott earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Swampscott earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.3% of households in Swampscott earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.1% of households in Swampscott earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.1% of households in Swampscott earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.9% of households in Swampscott earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.2% of households in Swampscott earn $150,000 to $199,999.
29.0% of households in Swampscott earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Swampscott | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.3% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.1% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.0% | 21.1% | 12.6% |
