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Salem
  • Town in New Jersey
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Salem

    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      D minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Salem is a town in New Jersey with a population of 5,237. Salem is in Salem County. Living in Salem offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Salem and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    5,237
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $59,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $890
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      68%
    • Own
      32%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,008.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      236
      6.1
    • Rape
      236
      40.7
    • Robbery
      579.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,137.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,866.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      386.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      23%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      43%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      11%
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    Working in Salem

    Jobs
    D minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $26,667
    National
    $69,021
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