Name: Salem, MA
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Living in Salem, MA

Ranks better than 82% of areas Follow

Population

43,350

Median Age

38.2 Years

Salem Area Facts

Salem has a Livability Score of 82_/100, which is considered exceptional
Salem crime rates are 23% higher than the Massachusetts average
Cost of living in Salem is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average

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What do the locals think about Salem?

67%

Family friendly

67%

Public transit is accessible

50%

Walkable to grocery stores

83%

Yards are well-kept

50%

Lots of parks

67%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

33%

A quiet area

83%

Sense of community

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Salem Reviews

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Salem is a Perfect Getaway! 5 rating By Johnjc ( Feb 20, 2017) Salem is perfect to come and enjoy....spend 3 or 4 days and be in a safe friendly unique city that offers many different experiences all within walking distance. National Maritime Center and Visitor Center, Peabody Essex World Class Museum, Nathaniel Hawthorne's Birthplace and ...Read More House of Seven Gables, over 100 restaurants and bars all within a a few steps from each other. European feel.. with much brick, cobblestone walks, Exceptional Architecture, lots of small tourist and Growing # of Boutique shops and hotels. Salem Willows Ocean Beach With Fishing Peir, Boat Rides, Arcade, Swimming Beach.This is not to be missed. Very eclectic positive vibe. Clean Safe Fun. The City is totally friendly and wants you to come and enjoy being there. If you don't want to walk there are off and on Trolleys. Also This is a place that is great to visit any time of year. Very welcoming. Read Less

Five Days in Salem, MA 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 14, 2011) I once spent five days in Salem, MA. I had wanted to go there every since I read about the Salem Witch Trials in school. The whole idea of all of this intrigued me. Strangely enough, this kind of thing seems to be an attraction to many people. It doesn't matter how gruesome the p ...Read More ast history of a place is, it seems as if people have it in their nature to be fascinated by it. Just as quick as I was out of college and had a bit of money saved up, I headed for Salem. A fellow enthusiast who was also a dear friend of mine also went along for this trip.

Salem in itself is a very beautiful city. There has been great measures taken to keep the old world feel to the town. It drew me in and within a few miles into the town I was completely smitten with all that my eyes beheld. We stayed at a cozy inn on the outskirts of town that seemed more like an old farmhouse than an inn. Although this was part of the charm, I think it would have been a bit better for us to stay somewhere that we had certain amenities such as our own private bathrooms.

There were many things to do and see in Salem, most of which was something that involved witchcraft and past events. This was what I had wanted to see, but it almost gave my friend a feeling that was somewhat unsettling. She even decided to stay at the inn on my last few excursions. She made the remark that the the town seemed a bit too prideful of all of the sinister things that had happened.

Salem is a great place to visit, but I guess you have to really be interested in the history to truly enjoy all that it has to offer.
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