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Swanzey, New Hampshire

Introduction to Swanzey, New Hampshire

Swanzey, New Hampshire, in Cheshire county, is 41 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire and 71 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 6,800 residents in the town.

Swanzey History

The land now covered by the town of Swanzey was named Lower Ashuelot in 1733. Jonathan Belcher, the Colonial Governor of Massachusetts, established the town, which was incorporated in 1753. Governor Benning Wentworth named Swanzey after Swansea, Massachusetts. The town is located in Cheshire County, which was established in 1771 and named after Cheshire, England.

Swanzey and nearby Attractions

  • Swanzey Historical Museum
  • Rhododendron State Park
  • Carleton Bridge
  • Monadnock Children's Museum
  • Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
  • Franklin Pierce Homestead

Things To Do In Swanzey

Swanzey is home many parks and open spaces including the Shadow Lake Park and Keene Forestry Park. The Community Bible Church, Westport Community Church and Saint Anthony's Church are some of the local churches. Every July, the town celebrates the Cheshire Fair. From Swanzey, one can also visit the Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area, Greenfield State Park and the Otter River State Forest.

Swanzey Transportation

Manchester Boston Regional is the nearest airport.

Swanzey Higher Education

Keene State College, Fitchburg State College and Mount Wachusett Community College provide programs for higher studies.

High Points

Swanzey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Swanzey Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 16%Swanzey Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Swanzey Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Swanzey, NH

Comparing Swanzey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population84
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens46
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Female Share of the Population37
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home83
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime73
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