Salem, NY
Living in Salem
Bikeability10
Walkability37
Commute35
Public Transit11
Affordability77
Public Safety94
Airports35
Hospitals24
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
791Population-234 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector55%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office31%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked3%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value-$1.1k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$822Median Monthly Rent+$247 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier74%
Home Value
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas11%
Utility gas13%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
New York39
Glens Falls Metro Area13
Washington County9
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
New York28
Glens Falls Metro Area14
Washington County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 3 | 21 |
| Feb | 23 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Inland Flooding50
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, NY
Burr & Burton Academy
13 miles, E
Manchester Village School
13 miles, E
Long Trail School
13 miles, NE
Kingsbury Sda School
17 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, NY
Bennington College
18 miles, S
Southern Vermont College
22 miles, S
Skidmore College
24 miles, W
SUNY Empire State College
24 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, NY
Glens Falls Hospital
19 miles, NW
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
22 miles, S
Four Winds of Saratoga
24 miles, W
Saratoga Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Salem, NY
Albany International Airport
38 miles, SW
Burlington International Airport
90 miles, N
Bradley International Airport
91 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
97 miles, SE