Salem, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
43,146
Population Density
5,202
Labor Participaton
68.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
41.1%
Median Household Income
$65,528
Median Individual Income
$36,751
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$54,186

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$331,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,149
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,008
Housing Units
19,399
People who reside in Salem live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
26%
Apt, Condo, Other
74%
Analysis

Income

Households in Salem earn more money than the national median income, averaging 9% higher per household.

Housing

Salem has a median house price of $331,300. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Salem is 14% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 5%

Demographics

The median age in Salem is 36. Salem has a population that is younger than in comparison to the US median age.

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
Salem Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 331,300 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,008 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,149 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 5.7% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 49% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 5,202 885 93
Personal Comparison
Salem Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 65,528 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 36,751 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 54,186 60,923 46,881
Median Age 36.2 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 68.3% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 41.1% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Salem, MA
5,202
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Salem is comparable to that of a Mid-Sized City.
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