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Swampscott, Massachusetts

CDP · Essex County

At a glance

15,277
Population
$771,100
Median home value
154% above U.S. median
$2,303/mo
Median rent
71% above U.S. median
$134,386
Median household income
71% above U.S. median
34.3 min
Average commute
96.7%
Homes with broadband
6.1%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates96%
College graduates62.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Swampscott Economic Development
The Office of Community Development provides a wide range of services to achieve the goals of established planning documents and to improve the level of service provided to the community. The Office works directly with town boards including Affordable Housing Trust, Conservation Commission, Earth Removal Advisory Committee, Historic District Commission, Master Plan Committee, Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee, Planning Board, Rail Trail Design and Construction Advisory Committee, Climate Action & Resilience Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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