New Salem, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
1,019
Population Density
23
Labor Participaton
64.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
40.2%
Median Household Income
$71,908
Median Individual Income
$42,365
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$54,554

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$239,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,074
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,496
Housing Units
484
People who reside in New Salem live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
96%
Apt, Condo, Other
4%
Analysis

Income

Households in New Salem earn more money than the national median income, averaging 19% higher per household.

Housing

New Salem has a median house price of $239,700. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other areas. The cost of renting in New Salem is 6% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 9%

Demographics

The median age in New Salem is 51. New Salem has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

New Salem ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
New Salem Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 239,700 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,496 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,074 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 10.5% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 10% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 23 885 93
Personal Comparison
New Salem Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 71,908 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 42,365 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 54,554 60,923 46,881
Median Age 51.2 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 64.2% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 40.2% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

New Salem, MA
23
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of New Salem is comparable to that of a Remote Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics