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Salem, New Jersey

Introduction to Salem, New Jersey

Salem, New Jersey, in Salem county, is 12 miles S of Wilmington, Delaware and 30 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 5,857.

Salem History

The land now occupied by Salem was acquired by John Fenwick in 1675. The township was established in 1693. It was named after the Hebrew word for peace, Shalom. Salem was formally incorporated in 1798, and reincorporated as Salem City in 1858. It is the county seat of Salem County.

Salem and nearby Attractions

  • Majors Wharf
  • Salem County Historical Society
  • Fort Mott State Park
  • Mannington Meadows Wildlife Refuge
  • Turtle Back Zoo
  • Israel Crane House

Things To Do In Salem

Salem celebrates the Fall Festival every September. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, the Montclair Art Museum, the Delaware Art Museum, and the Nemours Mansion and Gardens are some of the local museums. The Fort Mott State Park, located on the Delaware River, is a popular destination in Salem. Nearby historical sites include Fort Mott, Dutch House, Longwood Gardens and the Amstel House.

Salem Transportation

Air transportation is available from Philadelphia International Airport.

Salem Higher Education

Wilmington College, Rowan University, Gloucester County College and the University of Delaware are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophySalem Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophySalem Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 9%Salem Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Salem Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Salem Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Salem Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Salem, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times510
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11
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