Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Swansea
Swansea, MA Area Guide
Delight in southern Massachusetts’ historic charm
Suburban
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Rural
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Historic
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Charming
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Family-Friendly
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Riverside
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Originally established in 1667, Swansea is a picturesque town brimming with historic charm along the Cole and Lee rivers. Swansea blends suburban amenities with a rural feel, touting numerous national retailers in Swansea Mall along with scenic stretches of agricultural land.
Part of Swansea’s charm is its small-town atmosphere, which is fostered by an array of annual events and strong support of local schools and businesses. The Swansea community also enjoys ample opportunities for outdoor recreation at Swansea Town Beach, Swansea Country Club, Freetown-Fall River State Forest, and Colt State Park. Although Swansea residents delight in the town’s tranquil environment, they also enjoy quick access to Providence, Rhode Island via I-195, which is just a 20-minute drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,225
Average: $113,952
Education
4,378
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,411
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Swansea has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Elizabeth S Brown Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
272 Students
Joseph G Luther Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
198 Students
Public
Grades K-5
271 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
233 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
488 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
511 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
- Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge
- Audubon Environmental Education Center
- Fall River Heritage State Park
- Haines Memorial State Park
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green 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.