Town of Swansea, Massachusetts

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Information on Swansea, Bristol County

The Town of Swansea is located in the state of Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the Town hall of Swansea at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Swansea Town HALL, Bristol County

Swansea Town Hall's addressSwansea Swansea Municipal Building
81 Main St.
Swansea MA 02777
United States
Phone number of Swansea Town Hall+1 508-678-9389
Swansea, MA emailNot available
Swansea official websiteNot available
Mayor of Swansea
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Common questions about Swansea

What county is Swansea MA in?

Swansea, MA is located in Bristol County

Where is Swansea, Massachusetts ?

Swansea lies in Bristol County, in southeastern Massachusetts, United States. It is situated near the Rhode Island border and is part of the Greater Providence metropolitan area. Swansea is northeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and to the west of Fall River, Massachusetts, making it accessible to key urban centers in the region.

What is the cost of living in Swansea MA ?

The cost of living in Swansea, Massachusetts (Bristol County) is relatively moderate. Housing costs average around $300,000 for homes, while monthly transportation expenses are approximately $1,000. Grocery prices in Swansea can be around 5% higher than the national average, contributing to a balanced yet affordable lifestyle overall.

Swansea administrative division

Swansea building department, MA

If you're planning a construction or renovation project in Swansea, MA, it's essential to secure the necessary permits before getting started. In Swansea, you can request these permits from the Building Department, located at the Town Hall. It's advisable to reach out to the office directly to gather detailed information on the costs associated and the processing times you might expect, as these can vary depending on the scope and nature of your project. The friendly staff are available to guide you through the requirements and ensure your project complies with local regulations.
OfficeSwansea Building Department
CitySwansea
StateMA
Address81 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777
Phone508-674-5731
Websitehttps://www.town.swansea.ma.us/building-department

Demography of Swansea

Name of Swansea inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population15 865 inhabitants121 / 2 080
Population density in Swansea628,4 pop/sq mi (242,6 pop/km²)

Swansea Town (MA) statistics

Swansea MA Median household income$77,000
Swansea MA Poverty rate6.5%
Swansea MA Unemployment rate3.2%
Swansea MA Educational attainment92.3%

List of Passport Facilities in Swansea, MA

This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Swansea, MA
Name Street Phone number
WARREN POST OFFICE53 CHILD ST4012450601
BARRINGTON POST OFFICE200 MIDDLE HIGHWAY4012456435
BRISTOL POST OFFICE515 HOPE STREET4012535821
DIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY395 MAIN STREET5086696421
FALL RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY104 NORTH MAIN STREET
FALL RIVER POST OFFICE2 GOVERMENT CTR5086466565
EAST PROVIDENCE FINANCE STATION17 GROVE AVE4014347845
WARWICK POST OFFICE325 STRAWBERRY FIELD RD4014681077
PROVIDENCE ANNEX POST OFFICE2 EXCHANGE TERRACE4014215214
PROVIDENCE MAIN POST OFFICE24 CORLISS STREET4012766821
PROVIDENCE POST OFFICE (ELMWOOD STATION)820 ELMWOOD AVENUE4019413421
PAWTUCKET POST OFFICE40 MONTGOMERY ST4017297808
PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY13 SUMMER STREET4017253714
TAUNTON POST OFFICE37 TAUNTON GREEN5088236028
ATTLEBORO POST OFFICE901 PLEASANT STREET5082229201

Top 3 most popular banks in Swansea

There are 6 bank branches in Swansea.
BayCoast Bank is the most popular bank in Swansea with 3 branch offices, followed by Mechanics Cooperative Bank with 1 branch offices and then Santander Bank, N.A. with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Swansea:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
BayCoast Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Mechanics Cooperative Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Santander Bank, N.A.1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Fall River Five Cents Savings Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Swansea administrative numbers

Swansea Town code2568750
Swansea Town postcode02777

Toponymy and translation of Swansea

Japanese: スワンシーKorean: 스완시Russian: Суонси
Chinese: 斯旺西  

Transportation modes in Swansea

Airport
Theodore Francis Green State Airport 11.3 miles
New Bedford Regional Airport 14.5 miles
North Central State Airport 18.2 miles

Swansea territory

Swansea area25,25 sq mi (65,39 km²)
Swansea altitude36 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 41.7582
Longitude: -71.2142
Latitude: 41° 45' 30'' North
Longitude: 71° 12' 51'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Cities twinned with SwanseaCurrently, the town Swansea isn’t twinned
Namesake of Swansea
  • Swansea, Illinois, États-Unis
  • Swansea, Wales, Royaume-Uni
  • Swansea, South Carolina, États-Unis
Natural parksSwansea isn't part of a natural park

What is Swansea close to?

Nearby cities include: Somerset, Warren, Barrington and Bristol
RehobothDightonDighton
WarrenNeighbouring townsSomerset
WarrenSomersetSomerset
Somerset 2.9 milesWarren 4 milesBarrington 5.4 miles
Bristol 5.8 milesDighton 6.2 milesRehoboth 6.3 miles
Fall River 6.6 milesSeekonk 7.8 milesEast Providence 7.9 miles
Tiverton 8.6 milesBerkley 9 milesFreetown 10.4 miles
Portsmouth 11 milesWarwick 11.4 milesProvidence 11.4 miles
Pawtucket 11.6 milesTaunton 11.8 milesAttleboro 12.7 miles
Central Falls 13 milesNorton 13.9 milesCranston 14 miles

Distance between Swansea and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2599 milesHouston : 1582 milesPhiladelphia : 238 miles closest
Phoenix : 2286 milesSan Antonio : 1745 milesSan Diego : 2570 miles
Dallas : 1530 milesSan Jose : 2679 milesJacksonville : 981 miles
Indianapolis : 793 milesSan Francisco : 2729 milesAustin : 1673 miles
Columbus : 627 milesFort Worth : 1559 milesCharlotte : 690 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Swansea, MA

Elementary schools in Swansea

Elizabeth S Brown

District of Swansea
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 299

Gardner

District of Swansea
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 2
Students : 243

Joseph G Luther

District of Swansea
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 220

Mark G Hoyle Elementary

District of Swansea
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 263

Middle schools in Swansea

Joseph Case Junior High

District of Swansea
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 497

High schools in Swansea

Joseph Case High

District of Swansea
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 528

Private schools in Swansea

Stevens Childrens Home

Students : 30

Swansea Wood School

Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 34

Leisure and activities in Swansea surrounding area

Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
to Providence 10.7 miles		Capron Park Zoo
to Attleboro 13.1 miles
Buttonwood Park Zoo
to New Bedford 16.2 miles
Golf course
Touisset Country ClubMiddlebrook Country Club
to Rehoboth 2.7 miles
Swansea Country ClubHidden Hollow Country Club
to Rehoboth 2.9 miles
Fall River Country Club
to Fall River 4.8 miles		Hillside Country Club
to Rehoboth 7.3 miles
Firefly Golf Course
to Seekonk 7.7 miles		Rehoboth Country Club
to Rehoboth 7.8 miles
Segregansett Country Club
to Taunton 8.7 miles		Metacomet Country Club
to East Providence 9.4 miles