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North Salem, IN


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North Salem, Indiana

North Salem, Indiana is 26 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Hendricks county. The town is part of the Indianapolis metro area. The population of North Salem is 591.

The People and Families of North Salem

In North Salem, about 59% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in North Salem.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Salem had a median family income of $44,821.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from North Salem.

North Salem Housing

Of the housing in North Salem, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In North Salem, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of North Salem, IN

Comparing North Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men64
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents22
Housing Recently Built11
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