Living in Swedeland, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Swedeland · Census data 2020–2024
Swedeland has 1,630 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $115,847 (49% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $340,000, the median rent is $2,132/month.
Swedeland at a glance
- Population
- 1,630
- Median age
- 38State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $115,847State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $340,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,132/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Swedeland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Swedeland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Swedeland the median home value is $340,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,132 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,176 a month in housing costs.
Swedeland median household income
The median household income in Swedeland is $115,847 and the income per person is $54,169. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Swedeland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 723
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.72
Swedeland demographics
- Population
- 1,630
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 600
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Swedeland ›
Education in Swedeland
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Swedeland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Swedeland
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Swedeland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedeland | 1,630 | $115,847 | $340,000 | $2,132 |
| Swedesburg | 806 | $106,250 | $321,400 | $1,589 |
| Bridgeport | 5,174 | $82,705 | $341,100 | $1,242 |
| West Conshohocken | 1,536 | $139,375 | $475,500 | $2,270 |
| Conshohocken | 9,282 | $122,721 | $443,600 | $2,147 |
| Norristown | 35,893 | $66,701 | $213,900 | $1,422 |
| King of Prussia | 25,857 | $117,912 | $436,200 | $2,077 |
| Upper Merion | 34,977 | $121,985 | $455,300 | $2,087 |
| Plymouth | 18,417 | $119,006 | $457,800 | $1,765 |
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Swedeland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Swedeland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Swedeland, PA?
The median household income in Swedeland is $115,847, 49% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Swedeland?
The median home value in Swedeland is $340,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Swedeland?
The median gross rent in Swedeland is $2,132 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Swedeland, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.9%.
What is the median age in Swedeland?
The median age in Swedeland is 38 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Swedeland?
The average commute to work in Swedeland is 22 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Swedeland?
The unemployment rate in Swedeland is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Swedeland?
47.6% of adults in Swedeland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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