Apartments for rent in West Swanzey, NH

West Swanzey, a small town in New Hampshire, has a population of just over 1,000. Families with young children can expect to fit right in, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 37, the town's residents skew notably younger than most cities in New Hampshire, ranking as the sixth-youngest municipality in the state. Most West Swanzey residents own their homes, and 30% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $975 per month, which is $112/month less than the state average.

There are three primary industries in West Swanzey: manufacturing, retail, and education. Combined, these industries account for 27% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of around $65K, West Swanzey workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in New Hampshire. West Swanzey's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), West Swanzey has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (10%). Additionally, 10% have a Bachelor's degree and 6% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

With an average commute time of about 24 minutes, faster than most cities in New Hampshire, West Swanzey residents know that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Driving is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 41% of residents, while public transit is not used widely. Not many residents commute to work on foot.