Swanton 45 Poor
Swanton Livability #471 ranked city in Maryland#26,510 ranked city in the USARanks better than 9% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Swanton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Housing

    High-priced homes, limited home affordability and an unstable real estate market featuring below-average home prices might contribute to this area's low housing score.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Swanton transportation information

      Statistic Swanton Maryland National
      Average one way commuten/a32min26min
      Workers who drive to workn/a73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpooln/a9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transitn/a8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicyclen/a0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walkn/a2.4%2.8%
      Working from homen/a4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Swanton, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).