Potential dealbreaker: Swansea, Massachusetts
Swansea, Massachusetts needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on walkability.
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Swansea, Massachusetts needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on walkability.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 16,525 | 2,138,551 |
| Center Elevation | 36 ft(11 m) | 138 ft(42 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $493,851 | N/A |
| Median Rent | N/A | N/A |
| Median Income | $63,355 | N/A |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 282 days/yr | 256 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 60°F | 62°F |
| Avg. Low | 46°F | 48°F |
| Comfort Score | 57/100Mixed | 80/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 41°F | 32°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51"(130 cm) | 33"(84 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20"(51 cm) | 3"(8 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 20 days > 100 | Typical: 442024 modeled avg · 14 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walkability | 21 | N/A |
| Safety Score | 80 / 100 | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 5/10 | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 0%Cable: 100% | High Broadband Country (high) |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 34.1 years | N/A |
| College Educated | 29% | N/A |
| Remote Workers | 7% | N/A |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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