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Compare Gloucester to Salem
This post compares Gloucester, 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 | Gloucester (city) | Salem (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,858 | 43,146 |
| Income (median) | $52,419 | $54,186 |
| Home Value (median) | $381,000 | $331,300 |
| White | 95% | 77% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| With Kids | 22% | 24% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 36 |
| Rentals | 36% | 49% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Gloucester or Salem?
A: Gloucester has a smaller population count than Salem: 29858 compared with 43146 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Gloucester or in Salem?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Gloucester.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Gloucester or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Gloucester.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salem does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Gloucester versus 49% for Salem.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Gloucester may include: Barnstable, Peabody, and Stoneham.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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