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West Salem

Salem, MA

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

4,156
Population
$82,250
Median Income
$529,421
Median Home Value
41.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 116
Robbery 141
Burglary 83
Larceny/Theft 156
Vehicle Theft 150

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$529,421
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
60.4%
Renter Occupied
39.6%
Vacant
2.8%

Cost of Living

16% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +16%
🛒 Food & Groceries +13%
🚗 Transportation +14%
🏥 Healthcare +9%
💡 Utilities +10%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

20.6%
High School+
24.3%
Bachelor's+
16.8%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
71.1%
Black/African American
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
19.9%
Asian
3.9%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
36° / 20°F
Summer (Jul)
81° / 62°F
🌧️
46.4"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

About West Salem

West Salem is a neighborhood located in Salem, MA. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 4,156 residents with a median household income of $82,250 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities