Salem City, NJ
Living in Salem City
Bikeability47
Walkability46
Commute46
Public Transit58
Affordability79
Public Safety61
Airports69
Hospitals12
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation-508 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black59%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate48%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income-$756 (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office25%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation6%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value-$48k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$679Median Monthly Rent+$110 (2010–19)
24%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached22%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene35%
LP gas1%
Utility gas46%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem City
United States45
New Jersey50
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Salem County24
Property Crime in Salem City
United States48
New Jersey32
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Salem County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding30
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem City, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem City, NJ
Strang School/Ranch Hope
6 miles, E
Salem County Christian Academy
6 miles, N
St Peter Catholic School
8 miles, NW
Delaware Christian Academy
9 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Salem City, NJ
Wilmington University
10 miles, NW
Strayer University-Delaware
13 miles, NW
Goldey-Beacom College
17 miles, NW
University of Delaware
17 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem City, NJ
Salem Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
10 miles, NW
Delaware Psychiatric Center
11 miles, NW
Rockford Center
13 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Salem City, NJ
Philadelphia International Airport
24 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
48 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
60 miles, NE