Livability Score

82
/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 A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kakawa Chocolate House
Coffee Shop
Jaho Cafe
Coffee Shop
Polonus Deli
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time Bake Shop
Coffee Shop
Breaking Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Neck Run Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Peabody Diner
Coffee Shop
The Castle Board Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Cotton Mill Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (27) C-
Sophia Gordon Center
Theatre Arts
Bertram Field
Stadium
The Salem Museum
Museum
Pickering Wharf
Attraction
New England Pirate Museum
Museum
The Witch House
Museum
Witch History Museum
Museum
Friendship of Salem
Museum
Peabody Essex Museum
Museum
Pedrick Store House
Museum
Witch Dungeon Museum
Museum
Bell
Attraction
Cinema Salem
Cinema
Custom House
Museum
Public Stores
Museum
Essex Institute Museum Building
Museum
Hawkes House
Museum
Scale House
Museum
Derby House
Museum
West India Goods Store
Museum
St. Joseph Hall
Museum
Derby Waterfront District
Attraction
Narbonne House
Museum
The House of the Seven Gables
Museum
Salem Witch Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (29) C+
Loring Liquors
Alcohol
Omega Roast Beef & Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Honey Dew Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Salem Liquors
Alcohol
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Major Magleashe's
Bar
Busa Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Flip the Bird
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bit Bar
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Melt
Sweets
Bung Hole Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (7) C-
Gasset FItness Center
Gym
Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Salem YMCA
Gym
The Bridge at 211
Community Centre
The Salvation Army North Shore Community Center & Church
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Centerboard
Community Centre
Groceries (9) B
Big Apple Food Shops
Grocery Store
Bagel World II
Bakery
Crosby's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
A&J King
Bakery
Maria’s Sweet Somethings
Bakery
Vinnin Liquors
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Shubie’s
Grocery Store
Clam Shack
Seafood
Ironbound Marketplace & Food Emporium
Grocery Store
Poblano's Mexican Grocery
Grocery Store
Supreme Bakery
Bakery
Contreas Grocery
Grocery Store
D'Amici's Downtown Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Parks (60) A+
Rainbow Terrace Playground
Playground
Upper Quad
Park
Sullivan Front Lawn
Park
Castle Hill Park
Park
Forest River Park
Park
Palmer Cove Park
Park
Broad Street Park
Park
Mary Jane Lee Park
Park
Lafayette Park
Park
High Street Park
Park
Splaine Park
Park
Gatchell Green
Park
Mansell Park
Park
15 Peabody Street Park
Park
Riley Plaza
Park
Gallows Hill Park
Park
Gallows Hill Park
Park
Salem Waterfront Park
Park
Derby Wharf
Park
Dibiase Park
Park
Mcgrath Park
Park
Central Wharf
Park
Charter Street Historic District
Park
Federal Street District
Park
Lappin Park
Park
Shops (41) A-
Pringle's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Salem State Bookstore
Books
White Dove Market & Grill
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Andrew Michaels Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Mindy's Nails
Beauty
3N Convenience
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
AT&T
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Nails & Co. Spa
Beauty
Target
Department Store
Los Amigos
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Winer Brothers Hardware
Home Improvement
Steve's Quality Market
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
HomeGoods
Houseware
Speedway
Convenience Store
Quality Cuts
Hairdresser
Salem Nail Bar
Beauty
Backyard Store
Home Improvement
European Wax Center
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in Salem.
Public Transit Stops (143)
Stops & Stations A+
Loring Ave @ Jefferson Ave
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Raymond Rd
Bus Stop
Loring Ave opp Jefferson Ave
Bus Stop
Loring Ave opp Raymond Rd
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Rainbow Terr
Bus Stop
Loring Ave opp Rainbow Terr
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Sumner Rd
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Sumner Rd
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Station Rd
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Monroe Rd
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Grant Rd
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Salem State
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Linden St
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Pickman Rd
Bus Stop
Lafayette St @ Loring Ave
Bus Stop
Opp 352 Lafayette St
Bus Stop
Lafayette St @ Forest Ave
Bus Stop
Lafayette St @ Clifton Ave
Bus Stop
Loring Ave opp Lincoln Rd
Bus Stop
Loring Ave @ Lincoln Rd
Bus Stop
Lafayette St @ Ocean Ave
Bus Stop
Lafayette St @ Ocean Ave
Bus Stop
Lafayette St @ Willow Ave
Bus Stop
Lafayette St @ Laurel St
Bus Stop
Loring Ave opp Leggs Hill Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.4% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Salem is 139/100 - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A-

Salem crime rates are 1,372 per 100k, which is 1% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,184 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
187 crimes per 100k A
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employment A

The median income in Salem is $66,428 - which is 6% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$66,428 C
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Atlantic Ambulance
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
University Police
Police
Salem Fire Department - Station 5
Fire Station
North Shore Medical Center - Salem Hospital
Hospital
MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center
Hospital
Burba Dental Partners
Dentist
Implant Dentistry Of The Northshore
Dentist
Salem Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Salem Fire Department
Fire Station
Weaver Orthodontics
Dentist
Essex Street Dental Medicine
Dentist
Salem Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mass Bay Dental
Dentist
CVS
Pharmacy
Marblehead Fire Department
Fire Station
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Salem Fire Department
Fire Station
Urology Consultants of the North Shore
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Marblehead Police Deartment
Police
Salem City Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B

Salem home prices are $379,400 - which is 11% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$379,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Salem graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Massachusetts
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (10) D-
Horace Mann Laboratory
Nathaniel Bowditch
Childrens Workshop Montessori
Saltonstall School
Collins Middle
The Phoenix School
Tower School
Glover
Salem Academy Charter School
Malcolm L Bell
Dr. Samuel C. Eveleth
Witchcraft Heights
Village School
Epstein Hillel School
Devereux School
L H Coffin
Stanley
William A Welch Sr
Bentley Academy Charter School
Clarke
Carlton
Swampscott Middle
St John The Baptist School
Marblehead Community Charter Public School
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
High Schools (4) F
Salem High
Salem Academy Charter School
New Liberty Innovation School
Marblehead High
Salem Prep High School
Swampscott High
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
Lynn English High
Bishop Fenwick High School
St Marys High School
Beverly School For The Deaf
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School
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ratings A

Salem has an overall rating of 81% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes B
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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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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Salem? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rainbow Terrace Playground
      Upper Quad
      Sullivan Front Lawn
      Castle Hill Park
      Forest River Park
      Palmer Cove Park
      Broad Street Park
      Mary Jane Lee Park

      Entertainment

      Sophia Gordon Center
      Bertram Field
      The Salem Museum
      Pickering Wharf
      New England Pirate Museum
      The Witch House
      Witch History Museum
      Friendship of Salem

      Food & Drink

      Loring Liquors
      Omega Roast Beef & Pizza
      Dunkin'
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Honey Dew Donuts
      Subway
      Salem Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salem? The cost of living in Salem is 139/100 - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts.
      Salem
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Salem? Salem crime rates are 1,372, which are 1% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,372 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 73

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $66,428 which is 6% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $66,42820% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,69733% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower 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

      MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center
      North Shore Medical Center - Salem Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Urology Consultants of the North Shore

      B Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $379,400 - which is 11% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $379,400105% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,32540% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Salem a good place to live? Salem has an overall rating of 81% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      85%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      6 total surveys

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