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Compare Watertown to Salem
This post compares Watertown, 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 | Watertown (city) | Salem (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,553 | 43,146 |
| Income (median) | $65,607 | $54,186 |
| Home Value (median) | $480,500 | $331,300 |
| White | 83% | 77% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| With Kids | 22% | 24% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 36 |
| Rentals | 47% | 49% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Watertown or Salem?
A: Watertown has a similar population count than Salem: 34553 compared with 43146 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Watertown or in Salem?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Watertown.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Watertown or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Watertown.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salem does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 47% for Watertown versus 49% for Salem.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Watertown may include: Northampton, Medford, and Norwood.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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