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Salem, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
44,241
Population
5,337/sq mi density
$85,137
Median Income
$49,734 per capita
$497,400
Home Value
$597,459 Zillow
$1,800
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
249
Violent Crime/100K
1,673 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$85,137 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$497,400 home value, $1,800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
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 |
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (3.1").