Salem, MA
Living in Salem
Bikeability
77
Walkability
84
Commute
26
Public Transit
76
Affordability
36
Public Safety
44
Airports
53
Hospitals
60
Colleges
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
43k
Population
+2.3k (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
43%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$69k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$367k
Median Home Value
+$33k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k
Median Monthly Rent
+$237 (2010–19)
48%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached29%
Multiple units16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Essex County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
Mar | 36 | 5 | 8 |
Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
Dec | 32 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, MA
Childrens Workshop Montessori
1 miles, E
Tower School
1 miles, E
The Phoenix School
1 miles, N
Epstein Hillel School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, MA
Salem State University
1 miles, NE
Montserrat College of Art
4 miles, N
Endicott College
5 miles, NE
Gordon College
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, MA
North Shore Medical Center -
1 miles, NW
Northeast Hospital Corporation
5 miles, N
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
9 miles, W
Winchester Hospital
12 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Salem, MA
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
11 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
40 miles, N
Manchester Airport
41 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
52 miles, W