New Salem Town, MA

Living in New Salem Town

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 57
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 86
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Schools 47
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Residents

1k Population +78 (2010–19)
56  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$4.6k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
98% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector50%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$239k Median Home Value +$2.4k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$910 Median Monthly Rent -$257 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene63%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood25%

Crime

Violent Crime in New Salem Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Franklin County39

Property Crime in New Salem Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Franklin County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 4 15
Feb 24 3 12
Mar 32 4 11
Apr 44 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 5 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Salem Town

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding76
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near New Salem Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near New Salem Town, MA

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Eagle Hill School
9 miles, SE
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The Common School
12 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near New Salem Town, MA

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Amherst College
11 miles, SW
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Hampshire College
14 miles, SW
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Smith College
19 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near New Salem Town, MA

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Heywood Hospital -
19 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near New Salem Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
56 miles, NE