Living in Salem (Massachusetts)
Salem (Massachusetts) is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 42,869 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 3%, #248 of 10,762), people who want to live by the sea (top 3%, #163 of 6,413), retired couples (top 4%, #289 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Salem (Massachusetts)
- It is right on the coast of the Massachusetts Bay.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 22:14; in late June it sets around 2:24.
How Salem (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #3,443 of 11,898 | #178 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #7,372 of 9,771 | #209 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #4,978 of 8,006 | #223 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #3,428 of 6,237 | #181 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #289 of 9,474 | #18 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #674 of 9,474 | #73 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #248 of 10,762 | #23 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #1,200 of 4,537 | #88 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,317 of 4,444 | #98 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #1,003 of 3,053 | #71 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,291 of 7,271 | #38 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #2,663 of 6,227 | #148 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #1,202 of 3,933 | #99 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #360 of 2,119 | #42 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #5,047 of 8,006 | #226 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #9,341 of 12,111 | #234 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #1,024 of 4,114 | #92 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #832 of 7,271 | #96 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #801 of 9,474 | #109 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #2,870 of 18,063 | #121 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 48 | #1,483 of 16,523 | #31 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #11,170 of 18,063 | #173 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #240 of 16,523 | #15 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #513 of 21,167 | #38 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #592 of 12,111 | #106 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #163 of 6,413 | #37 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #1,783 of 12,111 | #134 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,179 of 4,750 | #89 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Peabody (Massachusetts) 3 km
- Marblehead (Massachusetts) 4 km
- Beverly (Massachusetts) 4 km
- South Peabody 5 km
- Beverly Cove 5 km
- Swampscott 6 km
- Danvers (Massachusetts) 7 km
- Lynn (Massachusetts) 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.