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Compare Salem to Waltham

This post compares Salem, Massachusetts to Waltham, 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) Waltham (city)
Population 43,146 62,832
Income (median) $54,186 $59,123
Home Value (median) $331,300 $463,600
White 77% 73%
Black 5% 6%
Asian 2% 11%
With Kids 24% 22%
Age (median) 36 34
Rentals 49% 48%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Salem or Waltham?
A: Salem has a smaller population count than Waltham: 43146 compared with 62832 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Salem or Waltham?
A: Homes tend to be less 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 48% for Waltham.

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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