Swampscott, MA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 5,930 housing units in Swampscott.
This represents a 4.9% growth from 5,652 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 5,930 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Swampscott is about 76.6%.
Swampscott's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.6%.
Average household size is 2.48 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Swampscott were built after 1942.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.90% |
| One Bedroom | 8.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 35.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 18.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 7.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Median year structure was built | 1942 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $279,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $58,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Median year structure was built | 1944 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $892 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.80% |
| Debt Free | 31.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.3% |
