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Salem, New Hampshire

Introduction to Salem, New Hampshire

Salem, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 5 miles N of Lawrence, Massachusetts and 30 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 28,112.

Salem History

Initially settled in 1652, Salem was recognized as the North Parish of Methuen, Massachusetts until 1736. After the boundaries between Massachusetts and New Hampshire were redrawn, Salem was incorporated in 1750. The town was named after Salem, Massachusetts.

Salem and nearby Attractions

  • Canobie Lake Park
  • Rockingham Park
  • America’s Stonehenge
  • Salem Witch Museum
  • Peabody Essex Museum

Things To Do In Salem

Salem offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Canobie Lake Park and the Rockingham Park offer various facilities and are popular among local residents. America’s Stonehenge is a 30 acre formation of rocks and an important archaeological site.

Salem Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available from the Manchester Airport <./p>

Salem Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Northern Essex Community College, Merrimack College, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and North Shore Community College.

High Points

Salem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySalem Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Salem Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Salem Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Salem Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Salem Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Salem People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Salem, NH

Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population96
Age of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Female Share of the Population25
Racial Diversity210

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married96
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home52
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work38
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals27
Affordability of Property Taxes23

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