Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Neck Run Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jaho Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kakawa Chocolate House
Coffee Shop
Polonus Deli
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
Museum
Sophia Gordon Center
Theatre Arts
Raw Art Works
Theatre Arts
Warwick Place
Cinema
Lynn Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Bertram Field
Stadium
Marblehead Police Museum
Museum
Museum of the Grand Army of The Republic
Museum
Pickering Wharf
Attraction
Friendship of Salem
Museum
Pedrick Store House
Museum
New England Pirate Museum
Museum
The Salem Museum
Museum
CCUS (Christian congregation)
Attraction
Peabody Essex Museum
Museum
Witch History Museum
Museum
Custom House
Museum
Public Stores
Museum
The Witch House
Museum
Hawkes House
Museum
Derby Waterfront District
Attraction
West India Goods Store
Museum
Derby House
Museum
Scale House
Museum
St. Joseph Hall
Museum
Food and Drink (4) F
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Flip the Bird
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Lime Rickey's
Fast Food
Omega Roast Beef & Pizza
Fast Food
Loring Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Busa Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Honey Dew Donuts
Fast Food
Something Irresistible
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Salem Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hines Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA
Gym
Gasset FItness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Centerboard
Community Centre
Salem YMCA
Gym
The Bridge at 211
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Vinnin Liquors
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Big Apple Food Shops
Grocery Store
Ironbound Marketplace & Food Emporium
Grocery Store
Bagel World II
Bakery
Poblano's Mexican Grocery
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Supreme Bakery
Bakery
Crosby's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Shubie’s
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Contreas Grocery
Grocery Store
D'Amici's Downtown Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
A&J King
Bakery
Maria’s Sweet Somethings
Bakery
Walmart
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Bumbo Greens
Park
Stanley School Park
Park
Phillips Park
Park
Johnson Park
Park
Polisson Park
Park
Blaney Beach Park
Park
Hobbs Playground
Playground
Howland Park
Park
Linscott Park
Park
Abbott Park
Park
Jackson Park
Park
Kiley Playground
Park
Gatchell Green
Park
Red Rock Park
Park
Williams Ave. Park
Playground
Woodbury Point
Park
Clark Street Playground
Park
Goldfish Pond Park
Park
Rainbow Terrace Playground
Playground
Upper Quad
Park
Smith Street Playground
Park
Sheridan St. Playground
Playground
Sullivan Front Lawn
Park
Sagamore St. Playground
Playground
Seaside Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Michael's House of Elegance
Hairdresser
Salvy the Florist
Florist
Petco
Pets
European Wax Center
Beauty
HomeGoods
Houseware
Nails & Co. Spa
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
3N Convenience
Convenience Store
Salem State Bookstore
Books
White Dove Market & Grill
Convenience Store
Pringle's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
Evolution Artistic Hair Design
Hairdresser
Dito's Convenience Store
Convenience Store
JB's Barber & Pool Table
Hairdresser
Fashionista Boutique
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Andrew Michaels Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Sunoco
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Target
Department Store
Cal's News
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 16.6% take public transportation in Swampscott.
Public Transit Stops (94)
Stops & Stations A+
Humphrey St @ Puritan Rd
Bus Stop
Humphrey St opp Puritan Rd
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Alden Rd
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Phillips Circle
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Orchard Rd
Bus Stop
Humphrey St opp Orchard Rd
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Shelton Rd
Bus Stop
Humphrey St opp Shelton Rd
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Bates Rd
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Palmer Ave
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Orchard Circle
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Ocean Ave
Bus Stop
Humphrey St opp Ocean Ave
Bus Stop
Humphrey St opp Pleasant St
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Pleasant St
Bus Stop
Humphrey St opp Salem St
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Salem St
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Humphrey St
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Humphrey St
Bus Stop
Humphrey St opp Millett Rd
Bus Stop
Humphrey St @ Millett Rd
Bus Stop
Salem St opp Aycliffe Rd
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Aycliffe Rd
Bus Stop
509 Humphrey St
Bus Stop
508 Humphrey St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
16.6% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Swampscott is 160/100 - which is 21% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A+

Swampscott crime rates are 943 per 100k, which is 32% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
865 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
79 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Swampscott is $102,898 - which is 45% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$102,898 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.9% C-
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Bertram House of Swampscott
Nursing Home
Swampscott Police Department
Police
Weaver Orthodontics
Dentist
Implant Dentistry Of The Northshore
Dentist
Swampscott Fire Department
Fire Station
University Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lynn Fire Department
Fire Station
Atlantic Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Lynn Fire Department
Fire Station
Marblehead Fire Department
Fire Station
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Salem Fire Department - Station 5
Fire Station
Marblehead Police Deartment
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Urology Consultants of the North Shore
Doctor
Lynn Fire Department
Fire Station
Lynn Police Department
Police
Burba Dental Partners
Dentist
North Shore Medical Center - Salem Hospital
Hospital
MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center
Hospital
Salem Police Department
Police
Nahant Police Dept
Police
BayRidge Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A-

Swampscott home prices are $505,900 - which is 48% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$505,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Swampscott graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Stanley
Swampscott Middle
Hadley
Dr. Samuel C. Eveleth
Clarke
Epstein Hillel School
Glover
Childrens Workshop Montessori
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
Brickett Elementary
Thurgood Marshall Mid
Devereux School
Tower School
Malcolm L Bell
Aborn
Ingalls
E J Harrington
Horace Mann Laboratory
Hood
Village School
Nathaniel Bowditch
Robert L Ford
St Marys High School
St Pius V School
Saltonstall School
High Schools (1) F
Swampscott High
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
Marblehead High
Lynn English High
Salem High
St Marys High School
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Salem Academy Charter School
New Liberty Innovation School
Salem Prep High School
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ratings A+

Swampscott has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Swampscott, MA Area Guide

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Swampscott Area Facts

  • Swampscott has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Swampscott crime rates are 32% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Swampscott is 21% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Swampscott, MA - City Review 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I enjoy living in Swampscott because even though it is only 15 miles or so from Boston, it really has the feel of being a small beach town. History seems present everywhere. For example, I commute to Boston on the MBTA subway (aka “the T”) from Wonderland Station, a quaint Vi ...Read More ctorian era railroad depot.

That’s the other thing you should know about the town; living in Swampscott can be expensive. It really is more of a tourist town in some ways, although there is a good sense of community among those who live here year-round. Some of the houses on the shore boast the best views of the harbor, but have mortgages and rents to match!

The best areas in Swampscott include the town common which hosts a lot of fun events like the yearly Harbor fest. There are a lot of amenities in the town such as good schools, and a really charming downtown featuring a lot of neat shops and boutiques. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Swampscott? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bumbo Greens
      Stanley School Park
      Phillips Park
      Johnson Park
      Polisson Park
      Blaney Beach Park
      Hobbs Playground
      Howland Park

      Entertainment

      Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
      Sophia Gordon Center
      Raw Art Works
      Warwick Place
      Lynn Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
      Bertram Field
      Marblehead Police Museum
      Museum of the Grand Army of The Republic

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Panera Bread
      Flip the Bird
      Dunkin'
      Lime Rickey's
      Omega Roast Beef & Pizza
      Loring Liquors
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Swampscott? Of all people who commute, 16.6% take public transportation in Swampscott.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Swampscott? The cost of living in Swampscott is 160/100 - which is 21% higher than Massachusetts.
      Swampscott
      160

      60% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Swampscott? Swampscott crime rates are 943, which are 32% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      943 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 107

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      28%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Swampscott? The median income in Swampscott is $102,898 which is 45% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $102,89886% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $58,66497% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Swampscott a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Swampscott home prices? Swampscott home prices are $505,900 - which is 48% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $505,900174% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,027114% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Swampscott have good schools? The Swampscott graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      28% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Swampscott a good place to live? Swampscott has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      3 total surveys

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