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Compare Needham to Salem
This post compares Needham, 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 | Needham (CDP) | Salem (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,429 | 43,146 |
| Income (median) | $102,091 | $54,186 |
| Home Value (median) | $752,000 | $331,300 |
| White | 86% | 77% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| With Kids | 41% | 24% |
| Age (median) | 43 | 36 |
| Rentals | 17% | 49% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Needham or Salem?
A: Needham has a smaller population count than Salem: 30429 compared with 43146 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Needham or in Salem?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Needham.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Needham or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Needham.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salem does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 17% for Needham versus 49% for Salem.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Needham may include: Winchester, Newton, and Belmont.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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