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Swanzey

Cheshire CountyMonadnock RegionPopulation: 7,270

Overview

Swanzey is a growing town in Cheshire County with a strong sense of community.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
79.5°F
Winter Avg High
35.7°F
Annual Snowfall
50.4 in
Annual Rainfall
48.1 in
Sunny Days/Year
265
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
105 mi
~136 min drive
Manchester
71 mi
~103 min drive
Portsmouth
113 mi
~153 min drive
Concord
57 mi
~93 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$71,875
Per Capita Income
$39,536
Median Family Income
$97,782

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$235,400
Median Rent
$1,165/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.73%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.03%
In Labor Force
4,185

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.76%
Total with Degree
906

👥Demographics

Median Age
51.7 years
Avg Household Size
2.24 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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