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Compare Springfield to Salem

This post compares Springfield, Virginia to Salem, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (CDP) Salem (city)
Population 30,556 25,521
Income (median) $49,993 $42,987
Home Value (median) $439,200 $174,000
White 55% 88%
Black 12% 7%
Asian 23% 1%
With Kids 35% 29%
Age (median) 39 41
Rentals 35% 34%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Salem?
A: Springfield has a similar population count than Salem: 30556 compared with 25521 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 35% for Springfield versus 34% for Salem.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Annandale, West-Falls-Church, and Lincolnia.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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