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Swampscott

Swampscott has ocean views, a commuter rail stop, and an excellent school system. Preston Beach, the walkable town center on Humphrey Street, and a community character that feels distinctly New England coastal.

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8/10

Schools

46 min

To Boston

$800K

Median home

$9K

Annual tax

Walk score

100,653

Population

36.2

Median age

$70K

Median income

What stands out

·Preston Beach
·Commuter rail
·Swampscott SD (excellent)
·Humphrey Street walkable

Nearby towns

Lynn →Nahant →Salem →Peabody →Marblehead →Revere →

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