New Salem Town, MA
Living in New Salem Town
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
29
Public Transit
1
Affordability
57
Public Safety
81
Airports
58
Hospitals
33
Colleges
86
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
47
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Salem Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Salem Town, MA
Petersham Montessori Schools
7 miles, E
Eagle Hill School
9 miles, SE
The Common School
12 miles, SW
Amherst Montessori School
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near New Salem Town, MA
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
11 miles, SW
Amherst College
11 miles, SW
Hampshire College
14 miles, SW
Smith College
19 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Salem Town, MA
Athol Memorial Hospital
11 miles, NE
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
19 miles, SW
Heywood Hospital -
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near New Salem Town, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
27 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
40 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
56 miles, NE