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Compare Salem to Somerville
This post compares Salem, Massachusetts to Somerville, 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) | Somerville (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,146 | 79,983 |
| Income (median) | $54,186 | $56,649 |
| Home Value (median) | $331,300 | $558,300 |
| White | 77% | 77% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| With Kids | 24% | 17% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 31 |
| Rentals | 49% | 65% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Salem or Somerville?
A: Salem has a smaller population count than Somerville: 43146 compared with 79983 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Salem or in Somerville?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Salem.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Salem or Somerville?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Salem.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Somerville does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Salem versus 65% for Somerville.
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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