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Compare Salem to Boston
This post compares Salem, Massachusetts to Boston, 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) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,146 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $54,186 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $331,300 | $455,100 |
| White | 77% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 25% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| With Kids | 24% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 32 |
| Rentals | 49% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Salem or Boston?
A: Salem has a much smaller population count than Boston: 43146 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Salem or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Salem.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Salem or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Salem.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Salem versus 64% for Boston.
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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