At a Glance
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $111,575
Median Rent
$667/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.7% smoking rate
How New Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Salem a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Salem is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,575. Median rent is $667/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
21.5% of adults in New Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Salem has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population131
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,771
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
Home Value$118,800
Rent$667
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$111,575
Housing Units85
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,047/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation787 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband48.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in New Salem was built in 1938.
10.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.