Town of
Swampscott
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-596-8850
Town Administrator:
Sean FitzgeraldSelect Board:
Mary Ellen Fletcher
David Grishman
Danielle Leonard
Catherine Phelan
Douglas Thompson
Annual Town Meeting:
May 20, 2024May, 3rd Monday
Municipal Election:
April 30, 2024April, last Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 15,155 | |
| Population Density | 5,018 | |
| Registered Voters | 11,783 | |
| Income Per Capita | $76,318 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $264,403 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 73.1% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $645,700 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,134 | |
| Total Households | 6,278 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.74 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $21.04 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $96,779,677 | |
| Total Expenditures | $64,254,175 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $53,396,235 | |
| State Aid | $6,687,552 | |
| Local Receipts | $6,028,883 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
A beautiful and tranquil seaside community, Swampscott offers a friendly, welcoming and nurturing family environment and a town government that is responsive to the needs of its citizens.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,852 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Representative Town Meeting | |
| Size of Representative Town Meeting | 324 |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 46.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Brendan Crighton
Mass. House
Jennifer Wb Armini