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Compare Framingham to Salem

This post compares Framingham, Massachusetts to Salem, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Framingham (CDP) Salem (city)
Population 71,232 43,146
Income (median) $59,349 $54,186
Home Value (median) $371,200 $331,300
White 72% 77%
Black 6% 5%
Asian 7% 2%
With Kids 29% 24%
Age (median) 38 36
Rentals 45% 49%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Framingham or Salem?
A: Framingham has a larger population count than Salem: 71232 compared with 43146 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Framingham or in Salem?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Framingham.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Framingham or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Framingham.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salem does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 45% for Framingham versus 49% for Salem.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Framingham may include: Marlborough, Revere, and Woburn.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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