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New Salem, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Morton County County
New Salem, ND
At a Glance
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)
Is New Salem a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Salem residents earn a median household income of $69,750 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,348. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,238 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Salem is $173,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,828. Median rent is $866/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
New Salem reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,007/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in New Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Salem has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.