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767–796 Sqft
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589–740 Sqft
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795–943 Sqft
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940–1,360 Sqft
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393–687 Sqft
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665–858 Sqft
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714–986 Sqft
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1,135–1,386 Sqft
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1,464+ Sqft
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648–713 Sqft
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300+ Sqft
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526–897 Sqft
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963–1,377 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
1,314+ Sqft
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1,000+ Sqft
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1,398+ Sqft
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300+ Sqft
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680–700 Sqft
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746–1,271 Sqft
12 Floor Plans
866–1,580 Sqft
18 Floor Plans
1,265–1,526 Sqft
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375–541 Sqft
4 Floor Plans
502–979 Sqft
32 Floor Plans
828–1,061 Sqft
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511–695 Sqft
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715–1,310 Sqft
12 Floor Plans
940–1,565 Sqft
11 Floor Plans
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817–1,242 Sqft
3 Floor Plans
1,185–1,626 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
1,330–1,606 Sqft
3 Floor Plans
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700+ Sqft
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950+ Sqft
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529–581 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
665–900 Sqft
12 Floor Plans
961–1,342 Sqft
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600+ Sqft
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610+ Sqft
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750+ Sqft
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785–1,027 Sqft
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961–1,286 Sqft
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520+ Sqft
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710–735 Sqft
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946–1,410 Sqft
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380+ Sqft
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525–600 Sqft
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700+ Sqft
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582+ Sqft
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768–863 Sqft
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750–797 Sqft
3 Floor Plans
1,125–1,447 Sqft
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1,398+ Sqft
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777+ Sqft
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1,030+ Sqft
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All About
Living In Salem, MA
Salem is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of slightly more than 43,000. With an average age of just over 39, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Massachusetts. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (51%) and renting (49%) their home. At $1,150 a month, the average rent is a bit below the state average.
Compared to the national average (7%), Salem has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 10% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Further, 18% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Salem. The four most common are healthcare, retail, entertainment, and education. Combined, these industries account for 29% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in management, making it the top profession in the city. Salem workers earn an average annual income of around $77K, a bit less than the average Massachusetts resident. Salem's average income, however, is just about on par with the national average ($73,345).
Salem has an average commute time of about 33 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is used by just 6% of the population. Walking (4%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.
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All About
Living In Salem, MA
Salem is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of slightly more than 43,000. With an average age of just over 39, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Massachusetts. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (51%) and renting (49%) their home. At $1,150 a month, the average rent is a bit below the state average.
Compared to the national average (7%), Salem has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 10% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Further, 18% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Salem. The four most common are healthcare, retail, entertainment, and education. Combined, these industries account for 29% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in management, making it the top profession in the city. Salem workers earn an average annual income of around $77K, a bit less than the average Massachusetts resident. Salem's average income, however, is just about on par with the national average ($73,345).
Salem has an average commute time of about 33 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is used by just 6% of the population. Walking (4%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.
Top Scores: Pet Services, Parks, Grocery Stores
Things to do in Salem
Pet Services
Sit. Stay. Good boy. Salem is a good place for pets.
- A high number of pet facilities per resident
- Significantly more pet facilities than average
- A standard number of pet facilities compared to areas of a similar size
Parks
Salem is shrubby, not shabby.
- A high number of parks per resident
- Significantly more parks than average
- 92% more parks than areas of a similar size
Grocery Stores
Not bad on the supermarket score. Salem gets an average rating.
- A high number of grocery stores per resident
- 86% more grocery stores than average
- A standard number of grocery stores compared to areas of a similar size
Restaurants
An average foodie scene: not too cold and not too hot.
- A high number of restaurants per resident
- Significantly more restaurants than average
- A standard number of restaurants compared to areas of a similar size
Coffee
Not too cold, not too hot. An average town for coffee.
- A high number of coffee shops per resident
- 94% more coffee shops than average
- A standard number of coffee shops compared to areas of a similar size
Retail Shops
The shopping scene here is a size medium.
- A high number of shops per resident
- Significantly more shops than average
- A standard number of shops compared to areas of a similar size
Fine Arts
It's just about fine for fine art. An average score.
- A high number of fine art centers per resident
- Significantly more fine art centers than average
- 83% more fine art centers than areas of a similar size
Medical Care
Healthcare in Salem doesn't tip the scales.
- A high number of medical facilities per resident
- Significantly more medical facilities than average
- A standard number of medical facilities compared to areas of a similar size
Gas Stations
The road is less traveled for filling the tank up in Salem.
- A high number of gas stations per resident
- Significantly more gas stations than average
- A standard number of gas stations compared to areas of a similar size
Nightlife
You'll need to stock up the mini-bar. Salem is running dry.
- A high number of bars and clubs per resident
- 64% more bars and clubs than average
- A standard number of bars and clubs compared to areas of a similar size
Health and Fitness
You'll have to workout somewhere else to keep fit.
- A high number of gyms per resident
- An average number of gyms
- A standard number of gyms compared to areas of a similar size
Childcare
- Few daycares per resident
- An average number of daycares
- A standard number of daycares compared to areas of a similar size
Theaters
- Few theaters per resident
- An average number of theaters
- A standard number of theaters compared to areas of a similar size
Amusement Parks
- Few amusement parks per resident
- An average number of amusement parks
- A standard number of amusement parks compared to areas of a similar size
Hospitals
- Few hospitals per resident
- An average number of hospitals
- A standard number of hospitals compared to areas of a similar size
Who Lives Here
Salem Demographics
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Average Rent in Salem
Education
Top Schools in Salem
High Plain Elementary School
Horace Mann Elementary School
J. Turner Hood School
Ambrose Elementary School
Benjamin G. Brown School
Bowman Elementary School
Daniel Butler Elementary School
Fiske Elementary School
Fox Hill Elementary School
Horace Mann Elementary School
L.D. Batchelder School
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School
Muraco Elementary School
Wm L Foster Elementary School
Wollaston Elementary School
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Miles River Middle School
Ottoson Middle School
William Diamond Middle School
Andover West Middle School
Central Middle School
John W. Wynn Middle School
Masconomet Regional Middle School
Memorial Middle School
North Reading Middle School
Bigelow Middle School
F.A. Day Middle School
Ipswich Middle School
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Marshall Simonds Middle School
Andover High School
Belmont High School
Georgetown Middle High School
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
Masconomet Regional High School
North Reading High School
Pentucket Regional Senior High School
Arlington High School
Bedford High School
Ipswich High School
Lexington High School
Manchester Essex Regional High School
Marblehead High School
Newton North High School
Wakefield Memorial High School
Winchester High School
Getting Around Salem
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