Salem, MA
Essex County County · Massachusetts
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Salem based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Salem
National Avg
Massachusetts Avg
Population: 67Income: 57Home Value: 50Safety: 100Education: 51Median Age: 64Climate: 50Cost of Living: 79
Quick Stats
Population
44,241
2023 ACS
Median Income
$85,137
2023
Median Home Value
$497,400
2023
Median Rent
$1,800
2023
Median Age
38.5
Unemployment
5.2%
Cost of Living Index
158.7
100 = national avg
Salem, MA is a city in Essex County County, Massachusetts. With a population of 44,241, it is one of the communities in Massachusetts. The median household income is $85,137. The median home value is $497,400, and the median rent is $1,800. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Salem.
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