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Salem, MA

Looking to move to Salem, MA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Salem, MA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Salem, MA is located in Essex County and it has a population of 43,897. What about cost of living in Salem, MA? The median income in Salem, MA is $65,369 and the median home value is $387,752.

Read on to learn more about Salem, MA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

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Affordable Places To Live In Salem

Median Household Income
$65,369
Median Home Value
$387,752
Housing Affordability Index
77
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
14.90%
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Education & Career Opportunities In Salem

Unemployment Rate
3.20%
Total Businesses
2111
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.20%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
70.10%

Food Scene in Salem

44.30%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
36.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
54.50%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,072.00
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Love Where You Live In Salem

Volunteerism Rate
17.40%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
54.00%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.40%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
67.60

Health in Salem

97.00%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
14.50%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
1.82
29.80%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Salem

Average Mortgage Amount
$833.74
Median Rent
$1,032
49.50%
Of Homes Owned
50.50%
Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Salem

11.80%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
13.50%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
12.00%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
17.60%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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