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Compare Salem to Amherst Center

This post compares Salem, Massachusetts to Amherst Center, 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 Salem (city) Amherst Center (CDP)
Population 43,146 20,084
Income (median) $54,186 $41,948
Home Value (median) $331,300 $327,100
White 77% 76%
Black 5% 5%
Asian 2% 12%
With Kids 24% 18%
Age (median) 36 20
Rentals 49% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Salem or Amherst Center?
A: Salem has a larger population count than Amherst Center: 43146 compared with 20084 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Salem versus 63% for Amherst Center.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Salem may include: Northampton, Revere, and West-Springfield.

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

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