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Swansea, Massachusetts

Introduction to Swansea, Massachusetts

Swansea, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 3 miles NW of Fall River, Massachusetts and 42 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick area. There are 15,901 residents in Swansea.

Swansea History

The town of Swansea was named after Swansea, Wales. The founder of the first Baptist Church of Wales, John Miles settled in this town during 1662. The first Baptist church of Massachusetts was relocated to Swansea in 1667. In the same year, the town of Swansea was incorporated. It was totally burned during King Philip's War, but was rebuilt soon after the end of the war in 1676. The town attracted national attention when a young, HIV positive hemophiliac named Mark Hoyle was allowed to attend public schools in 1985.

Swanseaand nearby Attractions

  • Canobie Lake Park
  • J.G. Luther Museum
  • Children's Museum
  • New England Aquarium

Things To Do In Swansea

The town of Swansea organizes entertaining adventure games. There are also several historical sites in the town. In addition, the town organizes basketball, softball, baseball and soccer leagues.

Swansea Transportation

Air transportation is available from Providence International Airport.

Swansea Higher Education

The nearest university is Roger Williams University.

High Points

Swansea strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 17%Swansea Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 19%Swansea Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Swansea, MA

Comparing Swansea to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men63
Well-Paid Single Women63
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times58
Public Transportation Use31
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents69
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime54

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