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Compare Salem to Fitchburg

This post compares Salem, Massachusetts to Fitchburg, 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) Fitchburg (city)
Population 43,146 40,666
Income (median) $54,186 $44,662
Home Value (median) $331,300 $183,400
White 77% 80%
Black 5% 3%
Asian 2% 4%
With Kids 24% 31%
Age (median) 36 35
Rentals 49% 47%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Salem or Fitchburg?
A: Salem has a similar population count than Fitchburg: 43146 compared with 40666 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salem does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 49% for Salem versus 47% for Fitchburg.

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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