Salem, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Salem, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Salem research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Salem over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Salem:
The population in Salem is 44,452.
The median home value in Salem is $396,700.
The median income in Salem is $72,884.
The cost of living in Salem is 132 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Salem is $1,493.
The unemployment rate in Salem is 5.0%.
The poverty rate in Salem is 14.9%.
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Salem, MA Crime Report
Crime in Salem summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Salem. Key points include:
There were 622 total crimes in Salem in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Salem is 1,371.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Salem is 187.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Salem is 1,184.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Salem is -40.98% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Salem Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salem / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 622 | 1,371.7 | 1,362.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 85 | 187.5 | 308.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 11 | 24.3 | 43.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 64 | 141.1 | 235.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 537 | 1,184.3 | 1,053.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 57 | 125.7 | 149.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 452 | 996.8 | 804.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 61.7 | 99.2 | 282.7 |
Salem, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Salem summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Salem. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Salem is 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Salem is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Salem is $396,700.
The median income in Salem is $72,884.
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Salem Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Salem | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 143 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 126 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 117 | 100 | |
| Housing | 153 | 202 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 114 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 123 | 100 | |
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Salem Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Salem
The current population in Salem is 44,452. The population has increased 8.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44,452 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 43,302 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 43,146 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 42,804 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 42,499 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 42,321 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 41,926 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 41,641 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 41,163 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 40,964 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
Salem is:
72.0% White with 32,026 White residents.
3.8% African American with 1,697 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 1,355 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 156 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 1,308 Two Or More residents.
17.7% Hispanic with 7,862 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Salem | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.0% | 69.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 17.7% | 12.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Salem
Salem is 55.1% female with 24,510 female residents.
Salem is 44.9% male with 19,942 male residents.
| Gender | Salem | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Salem completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Salem completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Salem completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Salem completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Salem completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Salem completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Salem completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Salem completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Salem completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Salem | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Salem, Massachusetts
5.5% of households in Salem earn Less than $10,000.
5.0% of households in Salem earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Salem earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Salem earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Salem earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.9% of households in Salem earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Salem earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.6% of households in Salem earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.0% of households in Salem earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.1% of households in Salem earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Salem | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 8.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.0% | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.1% | 16.3% | 9.5% |
