Living in Swedesburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Swedesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Swedesburg has 806 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $106,250 (36% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $321,400, the median rent is $1,589/month.
Swedesburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Swedesburg at a glance
- Population
- 806
- Median age
- 36.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $106,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $321,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,589/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Swedesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.7%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Swedesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Swedesburg the median home value is $321,400, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,589 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,462 a month in housing costs.
Swedesburg median household income
The median household income in Swedesburg is $106,250 and the income per person is $46,425. 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Swedesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 292
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.73
Swedesburg demographics
- Population
- 806
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 292
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Swedesburg ›
Education in Swedesburg
42.9% of adults 25 and older in Swedesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Swedesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Swedesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedesburg | 806 | $106,250 | $321,400 | $1,589 |
| Bridgeport | 5,174 | $82,705 | $341,100 | $1,242 |
| Swedeland | 1,630 | $115,847 | $340,000 | $2,132 |
| Norristown | 35,893 | $66,701 | $213,900 | $1,422 |
| Plymouth | 18,417 | $119,006 | $457,800 | $1,765 |
| Conshohocken | 9,282 | $122,721 | $443,600 | $2,147 |
| West Conshohocken | 1,536 | $139,375 | $475,500 | $2,270 |
| King of Prussia | 25,857 | $117,912 | $436,200 | $2,077 |
| Upper Merion | 34,977 | $121,985 | $455,300 | $2,087 |
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What is the median household income in Swedesburg, PA?
The median household income in Swedesburg is $106,250, 36% 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 Swedesburg?
The median home value in Swedesburg is $321,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Swedesburg?
The median gross rent in Swedesburg is $1,589 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Swedesburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.7%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Swedesburg?
The median age in Swedesburg is 36.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Swedesburg?
The average commute to work in Swedesburg is 24 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Swedesburg?
The unemployment rate in Swedesburg is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Swedesburg?
42.9% of adults in Swedesburg 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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