Salem, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
5,315
Population
2,271/sq mi density
$40,650
Median Income
$24,371 per capita
$69,300
Home Value
$235,016 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
35.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
1,462
Violent Crime/100K
2,493 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$40,650 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,300 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,462 violent crimes/100K (285% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5682°N, 75.4726°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Salem County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").