Salem, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
1,756.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.13%
Below National Average
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
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
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 | |
Salem, MA Photos
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
