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Swansea, MA vs Fall River, MA

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Are people in Fall River older or younger than people in Swansea?
- The Median Age in Fall River is 5.8 years younger than in Swansea.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fall River or Swansea?
- Fall River housing costs are 15.2% less expensive than Swansea housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fall River or Swansea?
- The average commute for residents of Fall River is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Swansea.

Things to do in Swansea?
Swansea is a charming seaside community located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It offers residents plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities like apple picking at Buttonwood Farm or hiking at Bluff Point State Park where there are stunning views of Narragansett Bay from atop its bluffs. For those looking for something more low key there are numerous small businesses including antique shops art galleries cafes B&Bs and gift shops along Swansea's main road where you can find everything from ice cream to homemade pies!

Things to do in Fall River?
Fall River, Massachusetts is home to some incredible historical sites including Battleship Cove – a memorial museum dedicated to America’s naval heritage - and Lizzie Borden House which pays tribute to notorious 19th century murder case.

 Swansea, MAFall River, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock93,339329,725,481
 Median Income$101,703  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$421,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.71  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fall River    9 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Could not leave fast enough. Crime, unemployment, and the prejudice against anyone not of Portuguese descent was palpable. Gangs running  More

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Over 9 years ago

A lot of negative thing are being said about fall river on this page. I grew up in this city and I have to say it was much nicer when I was a child.but it seems like  More

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As someone who was born and raised in Fall River, MA, I have to say that all the negative remarks I read are absolutely correct. In fact, the only good thing about Fall  More

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