Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
26%
Swanzey
Swanzey, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,693
Population
6,160
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Discover charm and history in a quiet setting
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Rural
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Swanzey is peaceful, pleasant, and cozy -- a small town with big personality. Swanzey is not completely rural, but far from the urban hustle and bustle of the city. The town has roughly 7,000 residents, and it exudes a quiet charm -- the type of town where you can truly get to know your neighbors.
Swanzey is more or less divided into a city center, and the four villages of North, West, and East Swanzey, and Westport. East Swanzey is a little quieter than the other villages, a little more spread out for those who would like to live the quiet country life. West Swanzey is a little pricier than some of the other villages, but still surprisingly affordable.
A deep love for the history of the town is part of the Swanzey resident's character, and the Swanzey Historical Museum is run entirely on donations and volunteer work. The museum showcases the town's natural and cultural heritage, from how the land was formed to the history behind specific buildings and key figures in the town's lineage. Another great cultural attraction would be the West Swanzey Covered Bridge. Built in 1832 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the West Swanzey Covered Bridge is so picturesque that you could see it being used for an establishing shot in a movie to let us know that the film is set in a quaint, pleasant little community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,459
Average: $81,842
Education
1,359
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,502
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Swanzey has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Swanzey, NH is $1,613 for a studio, $1,693 for one bedroom, $2,147 for two bedrooms, and $1,681 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Swanzey has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,693/month
421 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Swanzey, NH is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
289 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
274 Students
Monadnock Regional Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
254 Students
Monadnock Regional High School
Public
Grades 9-12
454 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Horatio Colony House Museum & Nature Preserve
- Stonewall Farm
- Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
- Pisgah State Park
- Rhododendron State Park
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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.