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New Salem

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 3 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
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    New Salem is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,036. New Salem is in Franklin County. Living in New Salem offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in New Salem and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    1,036
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $240,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,061
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      27%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%
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    Working in New Salem

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,750
    National
    $55,322
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    New Salem Reviews

    3 reviews
    Salem is a semi-quaint place to live. There are fantastic restaurants, local artist, museums, live music, and much much more. Everything is relatively within walking distance. Lovely place to visit or live.
    • Mar 26 2018
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    good tourist town has great restaurants. lovely family friendly neighborhoods. beautiful waterfronts and more
    • July 27 2017
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    It is a safe, and quiet are where everyone is friendly
    • Jan 19 2016
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