Salem, NJ
1 neighborhoods · 10,426 residents · New Jersey
C+
56/100
85
Safety Score
43
Affordability
$51K
Median Income
$169K
Median Home Value
Is Salem, NJ a Good Place to Live?
Salem receives an overall livability grade of C+ (56/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in New Jersey. Safety scores A (85/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores C (43/100) with a median household income of $50,975 and median home values around $169,100.
About 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.9%. 57% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$1,033
Median Rent/mo
17.6%
College Educated
6.9%
Unemployment
57%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
10,426
Population
1
Zip Codes
Salem
County
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Neighborhoods in Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08079Salem Co. | 56 C+ | 85 | 43 | $51K | $169K | 10,426 |
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.