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The shore is always near the South Swansea neighborhood is surrounded by water.
A beach town lifestyle in South Swansea
South Swansea homes on Gardners Neck enjoy quiet living on the Cole River. Shingle-sided cottages and private docks give South Swansea a nautical atmosphere. “It’s drop-dead gorgeous here,” says Barbara Monize, a local Realtor with Bay Market Real Estate. Locally owned restaurants like Black Salt and Swansea House of Pizza are year-round favorites. During the summer months, members can swim or play at the Cedar Cove Club’s tennis courts and private beach. All residents can head to Swansea Town Beach in Ocean Grove to the north to look for seashells or swim in the shallow waters. Students in town can attend schools within the Swansea Public School District, which is graded an overall B on Niche.
South Swansea boasts many well-manicured lawns and community pride is strong.
Coastal-style cottages and Cape Cods help create a beach town vibe in South Swansea. Cul-de-sacs and
Coastal-style cottages and Cape Cods help create a beach town vibe in South Swansea. Cul-de-sacs and private driveways branch off from Gardners Neck, leading to a large collection of ranch-style and two-story waterfront properties overlooking the water. Spacious yards continue to be a significant draw to the area, according to Monize. “I find that a lot of people want to live here because of Swansea’s minimum lot size. Lots must be at least 30,000 square feet, or about three-quarters of an acre. Other areas are a lot more congested,” Monize says. Most homes in the area range between $270,000 and $600,000, with those on the higher end often sitting on the waterfront. A selection of riverside homes or those on large estates can reach up into the $1 million to $2 million range. While these homes may enjoy a quiet view, some areas in town are considered part of a flood zone.
Clambering down from boardwalk to beach, residents of South Swansea enjoy the Town Beach.
Gather and swim at Swansea Town Beach
Members who join the Cedar Cove Club in South Swansea can enjoy access to the Cole River near the Swansea Marina. With a lighted tennis and basketball court, picnic and barbecue pits and seasonal parties and events, members can enjoy gathering throughout the summer months. Swansea Town Beach is a public sandy area and playground in Ocean Grove that anyone can enjoy during its open seasons. Up the road in the heart of Swansea, locals can bring their families to the Swansea Park Department’s little league fields, playground, and tennis courts. Or they can hike the Village Park trails behind the Swansea Free Public Library.
Rea's draws South Swansea residents for a cup of cold brew and a bagel.
Local restaurants on Wilbur Avenue
Wilbur Avenue in Ocean Grove is a great spot for locally owned places to eat and gather. Black Salt Bar & Bistro, a relatively new sit-down restaurant, serves seafood, steak and brunch every Sunday. Swansea House of Pizza serves takeaway pizzas and wings. Rea’s Cafe has a brick-and-mortar location and a unique roadside coffee stand by the beach. For sweet treats, Continent Bakery on Pinehurst Avenue has a wide selection of fresh pastries and loaves of bread. For a few essentials, residents can head to Swansea Mart or Walgreens on Wilbur Ave. For longer shopping trips, north on I-195 is Swansea’s major shopping hub, featuring major retailers like Walmart, Target and Marshalls.
Entering the Gardner Elementary School is a welcoming experience.
Swansea Public School clubs and programs
Gardner Elementary School sits near many South Swansea homes and teaches kindergarten through second grade. For third through fifth grade, students can attend Elizabeth S. Brown Elementary School just a little north of town. Joseph Case Junior High School offers several clubs such as its running club, book writing club, and photo club. Students can write for the Cardinal newspaper or join one of several after-school clubs and activities at Joseph Case High School. All four schools are graded a B on Niche.
Nearby Swansea and downtown Fall River
South Swansea is well-connected to the rest of the city via Route 103, Route 6 and Interstate 195. Swansea is less than 3 miles north via Gardners Neck Road, and Fall River is about 5 miles southeast via Interstate 195. Residents would have to cross the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge to get there. The nearest major commercial airport is the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport about 23 miles away in Rhode Island, and Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River is around 5 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Village Park
Village Park
Swansea Memorial Park
Edward J O'Neil Memorial
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Compton's Corner
Fishing
Lake
Audubon Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
Boating
Kayak/Canoe
River
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
35 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Swansea
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Swansea Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Swansea, Swansea sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Swansea, Swansea over the last 12 months is $649,000, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,769
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,083
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,695
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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