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Compare Waltham to Salem
This post compares Waltham, 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 | Waltham (city) | Salem (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,832 | 43,146 |
| Income (median) | $59,123 | $54,186 |
| Home Value (median) | $463,600 | $331,300 |
| White | 73% | 77% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| Asian | 11% | 2% |
| With Kids | 22% | 24% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 36 |
| Rentals | 48% | 49% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Waltham or Salem?
A: Waltham has a larger population count than Salem: 62832 compared with 43146 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Waltham or in Salem?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Waltham.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Waltham or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Waltham.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salem does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 48% for Waltham versus 49% for Salem.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Waltham may include: Medford, Watertown, and Framingham.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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