New Salem, MA
1 neighborhoods · 1,009 residents · Massachusetts
A
86/100
95
Safety Score
81
Affordability
$77K
Median Income
$329K
Median Home Value
Is New Salem, MA a Good Place to Live?
New Salem receives an overall livability grade of A (86/100), placing it among the better areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (95/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (81/100) with a median household income of $76,739 and median home values around $329,300.
About 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1.9%. 87% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 55.
$1,007
Median Rent/mo
30.3%
College Educated
1.9%
Unemployment
87%
Owner-Occupied
55
Median Age
1,009
Population
1
Zip Codes
Franklin
County
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Neighborhoods in New Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01355Franklin Co. | 86 A | 95 | 81 | $77K | $329K | 1,009 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.