Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Swampscott
Swampscott, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,685
Population
15,709
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A cozy beach town minutes from Boston
Coastal
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Beach
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Great Schools
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Upscale
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Quiet
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Swampscott is a small seaside city along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal town has upscale, luxurious neighborhoods with a close community. The education system here is superb. The high school was named a 2018 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School. Spending a day on the beach is the most popular activity in the town and most residents go daily. Join one of the 10 yacht clubs in Swampscott or the renowned, member-driven Beach Club.
The community also bonds over local events held throughout the year. Purchase hand-crafted fine art and sample gourmet cuisine while listening to live music at the annual Swampscott Arts and Craft Festival. A giving community, some events also double as fundraisers. Pay it forward by participating in the annual Boston Fox Trot 5K or golf tournament. When residents aren’t enjoying nearby beaches, you can find them strolling through one of eight Swampscott parks. Take a hike through the Harold A. King Town Forest. Camping isn’t allowed here but the area is dog friendly.
Swampscott is a suburban beachside escape but is only 40 minutes away from Boston and some of the nation’s top institutions of higher learning including Harvard University.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,337
Average: $136,702
Education
7,538
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,615
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Swampscott has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Swampscott, MA is $1,670 for a studio, $2,685 for one bedroom, $3,144 for two bedrooms, and $4,323 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Swampscott has decreased by -8.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,685/month
806 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,867/month
589 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,449/month
1,423 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Swampscott, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
663 Students
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Public
Grades K-5
206 Students
Public
Grades K-5
163 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
663 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
675 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lynn Heritage State Park
- Mass Audubon's Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
- Salem Maritime National Historic Site
- Lynn Woods
- Mass Audubon's Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.