Livability Score

55
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Java Dog Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Subway
Fast Food
J-Tee's Liquors, Wines, and Beer
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Parks (4) A+
Shops (0) F
Walmart
Department Store
Nail Expo
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cato
Clothing
Shoe Show
Shoes
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Sunoco
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Salem.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.4% C-
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Salem is 88/100 - which is 28% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Salem crime rates are 3,196 per 100k, which is 97% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,711 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
1,485 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Salem is $22,125 - which is 70% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$22,125 F
Unemployment Rate
6.2% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Union Fire Company
Fire Station
Liberty Fire Company
Fire Station
North Bend Hose Company
Fire Station
Washington Fire Company
Fire Station
Manningtown Fire Company
Fire Station
Memorial Hospital Of Salem County
Hospital
Elsinboro Fire Company
Fire Station
Community Dental of Salem
Dentist
Quinton Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing F

Salem home prices are $58,900 - which is 81% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$58,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-64% F
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools D

The Salem graduation rate is 75% - which is 13% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (5) D-
John Fenwick Academy
Salem Middle School
Elsinboro Township School
Mannington Township Elementary School
Quinton Township School
High Schools (1) F
Salem High School
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Salem? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      J-Tee's Liquors, Wines, and Beer

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salem? The cost of living in Salem is 88/100 - which is 28% lower than New Jersey.
      Salem
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Salem? Salem crime rates are 3,196, which are 97% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      3,196 per 100k people

      38% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      38% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -41%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $22,125 which is 70% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $22,12560% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,71944% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      32% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Salem a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      F Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $58,900 - which is 81% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $58,90068% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82413% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 75% - which is 13% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      29% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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