Salem City, NJ

Living in Salem City

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 46
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 69
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Hospitals 12
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Colleges 76
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Schools 13
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Residents

4.8k Population -508 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black59%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial5%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate48%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$25k Median Household Income -$756 (2010–19)
64% Above Poverty -10% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office25%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation6%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$82k Median Home Value -$48k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$679 Median Monthly Rent +$110 (2010–19)
24% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached22%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene35%
LP gas1%
Utility gas46%

Crime

Violent Crime in Salem City

United States45
New Jersey50
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Salem County24

Property Crime in Salem City

United States48
New Jersey32
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Salem County27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 5
Feb 35 3 6
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem City

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding30
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salem City, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Salem City, NJ

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Colleges

Colleges near Salem City, NJ

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Wilmington University
10 miles, NW
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Goldey-Beacom College
17 miles, NW
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University of Delaware
17 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Salem City, NJ

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Salem Medical Center
2 miles, NE
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Rockford Center
13 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Salem City, NJ

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Trenton Mercer Airport
60 miles, NE