Salem, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
44,241
Population
5,337/sq mi density
$85,137
Median Income
$49,734 per capita
$497,400
Home Value
$608,927 Zillow
$1,800
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
152
Violent Crime/100K
1,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$85,137 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$497,400 home value, $1,800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4992°N, 70.8982°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beverly Regional (BVY) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").