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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ezekiel Brooks

Relocating to Salem, MA -pros and cons?

The median home value here is around $497,400, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Autumn W.

Freelancing from Salem -experience?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Salem sits at 248.6 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Jaxon

Salem housing prices -when will it stop?

First post here. We have two kids and Median household income is $85,137, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Salem sits at 248.6 per 100K. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decen...

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Cora Edwards

Internet providers in Salem?

It's a a smaller city city with about 44,241 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this? The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Sadie Wright

Salem job market vs Nashville

I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 44,241 people. The median home value here is around $497,400, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,800/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly...

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Madeline T.

Things Salem needs to improve

First post here. Been living here since 2015. Crime rate is something to consider -Salem sits at 248.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $85,137 in Salem. The median home value here is around $497,400, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes...

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Mia M.

Is it worth buying in Salem?

Hey, I'm a 24-year-old writer and Homes are going for about $497,400 on average. Rent is about $1,800/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods...

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Autumn W.

Best apartments in Salem under ?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,800 for rent here. With a population of 44,241, Salem is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,241 people. Median household income is $85,137, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate i...

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Sadie Wright

Housing market in Salem right now

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,800/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Salem sits at 248.6 per 100K. Median household income is $85,137, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public tran...

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Madeline T.

Cost of living reality check -Salem

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and The median home value here is around $497,400, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,800 for rent here. Homes are going for about $497,400 on average. The weather takes some ...

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Mia M.

Weekend activities in Salem?

Alright, You can expect to pay around $1,800 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Sadie Wright

Day-to-day life in Salem, MA

Hi all, I'm a 54-year-old police officer and It's a a smaller city city with about 44,241 people. Median household income is $85,137, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $497,400 on average. With a population of 44,241, Salem is a smaller city. People here are genuinely ...

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Kinsley Brown

How is Salem for outdoor activities?

First post here. With a population of 44,241, Salem is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $85,137 in Salem. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school s...

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Ezekiel Brooks

Should I move to Salem or stay in Cleveland?

First post here. Just moved here 1 months ago and Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. With a population of 44,241, Salem is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth t...

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Naomi Morales

Anyone else love living in Salem?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Xavier Howard

Living in Salem -the reality

I'm retired and Median household income is $85,137, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place i...

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Leo Gonzalez

Housing market in Salem right now

So, I'm a 31-year-old chef and With a population of 44,241, Salem is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? Thanks for reading. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some...

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Madeline T.

Moving to Salem -what should I know?

Hey, I've been here for 9 years and Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,800/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs?

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