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Swansea, Massachusetts

town · Bristol County

At a glance

17,359
Population
$445,000
Median home value (all homes)
47% above U.S. median
$526,220
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,226/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$116,364
Median household income
48% above U.S. median
26 min
Average commute
88.3%
Homes with broadband
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost3% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates91.2%
College graduates36.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Swansea Economic Development
region Old Colony Planning Council
region South Coast Development Partnership
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
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 Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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