Salem, NY

Salem, New York

Salem, New York, in Washington county, is 39 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 128 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the village are in the Glens Falls metropolitan area. Salem has a population of 964.

The People and Families of Salem

In Salem, about 52% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Salem.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $44,375. Salem benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the village.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Salem residents, with $2,500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Salem Housing

In Salem, 78% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Salem -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Salem.

Commuting

In Salem, 82% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Salem, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Salem Almanac

Salem Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Salem Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Salem Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Salem residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Salem, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Salem High Schools (2004)

SALEM HS
41 E BROADWAY
518-854-7600
Serves 423 students.

Salem Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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