Salem, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Salem, Massachusetts Info Snack

Population
43,350
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
15.9%
Median Home
$379,400
Median Income
$66,428
Median Rent
$1,325

Salem SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
4

Salem, MA Crime Report

758
Total Crimes
1,756.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.13%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Salem
/ 100k People
Massachusetts
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 758 1,756.5 1,362.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 108 250.3 308.8 387.8
Murder 1 2.3 2.3 6.5
Robbery 16 37.1 43.7 73.9
Aggravated Assault 75 173.8 235.9 279.7
Property Crime 650 1,506.2 1,053.2 1,958.2
Burglary 47 108.9 149.7 314.2
Larceny 565 1,309.3 804.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 38 88.1 99.2 246.0

Salem, MA Cost Of Living

132
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Salem Massachusetts National Average
Overall 132 132 100
Services 125 119 100
Groceries 111 112 100
Health 122 123 100
Housing 153 164 100
Transportation 109 109 100
Utilities 121 116 100

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Rankings for Salem in Massachusetts

Map Of Salem, MA

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Population over time in Salem

Year Population % Change
2020 43,350 0.1%
2019 43,302 0.4%
2018 43,146 0.8%
2017 42,804 0.7%
2016 42,499 0.4%
2015 42,321 0.9%
2014 41,926 0.7%
2013 41,641 1.2%
2012 41,163 0.5%
2011 40,964 -

Race / Ethnicity in Salem

White
70.6% (30,602)
African American
4.8% (2,084)
American Indian
0.1% (54)
Asian
2.6% (1,132)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (125)
Two Or More
3.2% (1,403)
Hispanic
18.3% (7,950)
Race Salem MA USA
White 70.6% 70.8% 60.1%
African American 4.8% 6.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.8% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.2% 2.7% 2.8%
Hispanic 18.3% 12.0% 18.2%

Gender in Salem

Female
56.0% (24,286)
Male
44.0% (19,064)
Gender Salem MA USA
Female 56.0% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 44.0% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (1,734)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (1,734)
High School / GED
23.0% (9,970)
Some College
17.0% (7,369)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (3,034)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (12,138)
Master's Degree
13.0% (5,635)
Professional Degree
2.0% (867)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (867)
Education Salem MA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 17.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 13.0% 14.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 3.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Salem, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000
5.7% (248,829)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.1% (306,950)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.6% (415,700)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (377,331)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.0% (345,773)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.0% (692,228)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (517,412)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.2% (745,354)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.1% (350,995)
$200,000 or more
7.7% (334,422)
Income Salem MA USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 5.0% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.1% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 6.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 6.4% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.0% 9.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.0% 13.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 18.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 10.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 14.3% 8.3%

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