Salem, MA
1 neighborhoods · 44,435 residents · Massachusetts
B
68/100
96
Safety Score
60
Affordability
$79K
Median Income
$465K
Median Home Value
Is Salem, MA a Good Place to Live?
Salem receives an overall livability grade of B (68/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (96/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B (60/100) with a median household income of $79,267 and median home values around $464,600.
About 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5%. 51% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 38.
$1,676
Median Rent/mo
48.3%
College Educated
5%
Unemployment
51%
Owner-Occupied
38
Median Age
44,435
Population
1
Zip Codes
Essex
County
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Neighborhoods in Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01970Essex Co. | 68 B | 96 | 60 | $79K | $465K | 44,435 |
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.