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Massachusetts
Salem
Population 44,795
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Massachusetts
Beverly
Population 42,665
Salem, MA vs Beverly, MA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Salem, MA | Beverly, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,795 | 42,665 |
| Median Household Income | $85,153 | $106,044 |
| Median Rent | $1,836/mo | $1,771/mo |
| Median Home Value | $542,800 | $650,300 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 108 | 108 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 52.1% | 51.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | 9.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 69 | 194 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,276 | 495 |
| Median AQI | 40 | 40 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 296 | 296 |
| Summer Highs | 78°F | 78°F |
| Winter Lows | 21°F | 20°F |
| Snowfall | 39 in/yr | 51 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min | 30 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 11 | 12 |
| College Degree Rate | 47.8% | 53.4% |
| Foreign-Born % | 16.3% | 9.3% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +2.0% | +1.6% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.