Local area information for Salem, MA 01970

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Salem, MA 01970

This community’s employment is highest in the healthcare practitioners and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

81° July
Hottest Average Month
20° January
Coldest Average Month
19,209 Total Households in Area
-1.7% Increase in population since the year 2010
20.7%
of households
have children
28 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Salem, MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970 has a population of 43,442 people in 19,209 households with a median age of 38.3 years old.

-1.7%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
19,162
Total households as of 2010
4.4%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 38.3 years old. The smallest percentage group is 25-34 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 20%
Other 10%
Black 5%
Asian 3%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 70%, followed by Hispanic at 20%, Other at 10%, and Black at 5%.

Economics
for Salem, MA 01970

4,315 /sq mi
Population Density
$78,427 /yr
Median Household Income
$560,000
Median Sales Price
28 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 14.99% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 68%
  • Work from Home 14%
  • Walk or Bike 10%
  • Public Transit 8%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 9,932 49%
Rented 9,277 46%
Vacant 1,023 5%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 85%
Blue Collar 15%

Family & Education Facts
for Salem, MA 01970

38.3 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.2
persons per
household

35%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 30%
High School Graduate 21%
Graduate Degree 19%
Some College 16%
Some High School 7%
Associates Degree 7%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Bachelors Degree, representing 30.38% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
20.8% of households have children

Weather
for Salem, MA 01970

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 81° F in July to a low of 20° F in January

81° July
Hottest Average Month
20° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
20°
36°
Feb
21°
38°
Mar
29°
45°
Apr
38°
56°
May
47°
66°
Jun
57°
76°
Jul
62°
81°
Aug
61°
79°
Sep
54°
72°
Oct
44°
62°
Nov
35°
51°
Dec
25°
40°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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