Salem, CT
1 neighborhoods · 4,307 residents · Connecticut
A
87/100
97
Safety Score
93
Affordability
$115K
Median Income
$357K
Median Home Value
Is Salem, CT a Good Place to Live?
Salem receives an overall livability grade of A (87/100), placing it among the better areas in Connecticut. Safety scores A+ (97/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (93/100) with a median household income of $114,855 and median home values around $356,700.
About 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.1%. 88% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 39.
$1,303
Median Rent/mo
54.3%
College Educated
3.1%
Unemployment
88%
Owner-Occupied
39
Median Age
4,307
Population
1
Zip Codes
Southeastern Connecticut
County
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Neighborhoods in Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06420Southeastern Connecticut Co. | 87 A | 97 | 93 | $115K | $357K | 4,307 |
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.