West Swanzey, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,227 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,241 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$193,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$908 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,402 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cheshire County
2
Keene Urban Area
2
New Hampshire
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cheshire County
3
Keene Urban Area
3
New Hampshire
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 21
Feb 3 14 24
Mar 4 13 33
Apr 4 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 4 4 38
Dec 4 15 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (55%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 7%

Schools

Cutler School
<1 miles, W 2.8 star
Monadnock Regional High School
2 miles, E 3.7 star
Monadnock Regional Middle School
2 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Keene State College
4 miles, NE 2.3 star
Keene Beauty Academy
5 miles, NE 1.4 star
Landmark College
12 miles, NW 1 star

Hospitals

Cheshire Medical Center
6 miles, NE 3.2 star
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
12 miles, W 2.3 star
Monadnock Community Hospital
20 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Manchester Airport
45 miles, E 1.4 star
Worcester Regional Airport
48 miles, S 1 star
Bradley International Airport
67 miles, SW 2.8 star
Albany International Airport
76 miles, W 1.9 star