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The Witch House in Salem, with three front-facing gables and a stone walkway.
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A "hot" market. A close train ride to Boston, Salem is filled with culture, museums, and great restaurants.

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Welcome to Salem

Historic brick and clapboard homes line a leafy sidewalk behind iron fences.
 
Salem is a "hot" market. A close train ride to Boston, Salem is filled with culture, museums, and great restaurants.
 

Area Highlights

Vibrant Culture
Historic Downtown
23 Miles from Boston
 
 
Mustard-yellow historic house with black shutters, tall brick chimneys, and a white fence.

The Lifestyle

A Historic City

Salem is known for its rich maritime history, as being the birthplace of the National Guard and for the infamous Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Salem is also a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly City where its residents, and over a million tourists annually, can easily visit historic architecture, unique attractions, world-famous museums, and an eclectic mix of shops and dining options. And, with easy access to public transportation - including its very own ferry direct to Boston - Salem is a great city to live, work, study, and play.
 

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Peabody Essex Museum

The Peabody Essex Museum is the oldest, continuously operating museum in the US. Once the East India Marine Society established in 1899, it now combines the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem (which acquired the Society's collection) and the Essex Institute. Its total holdings include about 1.3 million pieces, as well as twenty-two historic buildings. It currently also ranks among the top 10 art museums in the United States in terms of gallery square footage, operating budget and endowment. The PEM holds more than 840,000 works of historical and cultural art covering maritime, American, Asian, Oceanic and African art, Asian export art and two large libraries with over 400,000 books and manuscripts.
Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, with a glass entrance beneath a curved canopy.
 

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Overview for Salem, MA

44,738 people live in Salem, where the median age is 39.3 and the average individual income is $50,314. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

44,738

Total Population

39.3 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,314

Average individual Income

Around Salem, MA

There's plenty to do around Salem, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Summer Pizza, Mercy Tavern, and The Branch Olive Oil.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Summer Pizza Logo
Dining · $ 0.74 miles 3 reviews 3/5 stars
Mercy Tavern Logo
Dining · $$ 1.06 miles 403 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Dining 1.23 miles 2 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.31 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Salem Tipico Logo
Dining 1.37 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Speedway Logo
Dining 1.4 miles 1 review 1/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Salem, MA

Population Households Employment

Salem has 20,222 households, with an average household size of 2.14. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Salem do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 44,738 people call Salem home. The population density is 5,428 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

44,738

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.3 years

Median Age

46 / 55%

Men vs Women

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2.14

Average Household Size

$50,314

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Schools in Salem, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby Salem. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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  • Coastal harbor crowded with sailboats and motorboats beside wooded shorelines.
  • Aerial view of Salem’s downtown and harbor, with historic homes, a green park, and boats on the water.
  • Stone gazebo in a sunny Salem park, surrounded by mature trees and a broad green lawn.
  • Tree-lined park path winding through a grassy lawn beneath a dense green canopy.
  • Historic red-brick building with white balustrades among Salem’s brick buildings and leafy trees.
  • White lighthouse on a rocky shoreline beside calm water, with a sailboat offshore.
  • Tall sailing ship docked at Salem's waterfront, its rigging silhouetted against the low sun.
  • Aerial view of Salem with tree-lined neighborhoods and a broad waterway.
  • The Witch House in Salem, with three front-facing gables and a stone walkway.
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    A "hot" market. A close train ride to Boston, Salem is filled with culture, museums, and great restaurants.

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    Rockport is a haven for artists and in the center is booming with galleries, shops, and tourists. Cultural destination.

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    Hamilton and Wenham have a lush green landscape with gorgeous equestrian properties and a friendly tight-knit community.

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    With a hip and growing town center, Beverly is a small city with culture, restaurants, colleges, and the ocean. 

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  • Harborfront with boats and waterfront buildings reflected in calm water at sunset.

    Explore Essex

    Where marsh meets farmland, Essex is a quiet, beautiful town known for its antiques, fried clams, and marsh views.

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  • Wooden beach stairs descend through dunes to the shore beneath a vivid sunset sky.

    Explore Ipswich

    An abundance of natural beauty: Cranes Beach, Ipswich Wildlife Refuge, and a quaint town center.

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  • Marblehead harbor with sailboats, a red-and-white motorboat, and gray-shingled homes along the shore.

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    42.5000° N, 70.8578° W

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  • Aerial beach view with a lone beachgoer’s long shadow beside breaking shoreline waves.

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