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Swanzey
  • Town in New Hampshire

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Swanzey is a town in New Hampshire with a population of 7,293. Swanzey is in Cheshire County. Living in Swanzey offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Swanzey there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Swanzey and residents tend to have moderate political views.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$200,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,220
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    36%
  • Own
    64%
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Swanzey Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    13.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    41.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    13.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    110
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    206.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    23%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Swanzey

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$66,392
National
$69,021

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