Moving to Swansea

Swansea had an estimated 14,356 residents in 2025 across 6.48 square miles. Its housing pattern includes established subdivisions, newer pockets, attached housing and apartments, with daily services distributed along Illinois 159 and adjacent Belleville corridors. The village’s central location is useful for Belleville, Fairview Heights and I‑64-area trips. Because the municipal boundary is irregular and public districts cross the area, address-level verification matters for schools, taxes and service providers. Swansea offers an established residential base near several Metro East centers. Compare interior streets and corridor-adjacent homes by their access to the destinations you use most.

The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $223,600 in Swansea. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.

A large part of Swansea is served in grades PK–8 by Wolf Branch School District 113, which operates Wolf Branch Elementary and Wolf Branch Middle School. High-school service is a separate district layer through Belleville Township High School District 201, operator of Belleville East and Belleville West. Other Swansea addresses can follow different elementary paths, so identify both the PK–8 district and the District 201 high-school assignment for the property. Confirm the current school assignment and enrollment rules directly with the district for the specific address.

The Census mean commute was 24.1 minutes. Trips toward downtown St. Louis, Scott Air Force Base and Belleville have different bottlenecks.

The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $1,137/month in Swansea. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.

Illinois 159 and other arterial streets can bring traffic and difficult turns to some properties. Visit the exact block at commute time and test the driveway route before assuming the whole village feels alike. Swansea Police Department is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.