Salem City, MA

Living in Salem City

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Bikeability 77
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Walkability 84
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 68
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Schools 44
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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 City

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40

Property Crime in Salem City

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 City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salem City, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Salem City, MA

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Tower School
1 miles, E
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The Phoenix School
1 miles, N
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Epstein Hillel School
2 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Salem City, MA

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Endicott College
5 miles, NE
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Gordon College
7 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Salem City, MA

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Winchester Hospital
12 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Salem City, MA

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Manchester Airport
41 miles, NW
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