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Compare Taunton to Salem
This post compares Taunton, Massachusetts to Salem, 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 | Taunton (city) | Salem (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,826 | 43,146 |
| Income (median) | $49,239 | $54,186 |
| Home Value (median) | $246,500 | $331,300 |
| White | 84% | 77% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| With Kids | 30% | 24% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 36 |
| Rentals | 36% | 49% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Taunton or Salem?
A: Taunton has a larger population count than Salem: 56826 compared with 43146 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Taunton or in Salem?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Taunton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Taunton or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Taunton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salem does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Taunton versus 49% for Salem.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Taunton may include: Leominster, Attleboro, and Haverhill.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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