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Salem, CT

Salem, CT.

Population: 4,368 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Salem, CT is $479,370 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $115,000 after a median 162 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$479,370

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

162

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$479,370
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.7%
5-year appreciation
+44.9%
10-year appreciation
+97.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$479,370
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$115,000
Median list price
$74,900
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-17.9%
Median days on market
162 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.8%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,950/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,510/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,120/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Salem Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
New London Submarine Base (10.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
258
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,720
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,540

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (46 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Devils Hopyard Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Groton New London Airport (GON) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WINDHAM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
54
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
21.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,614
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
87.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

SalemState medianUS median
Median home value$479,370$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$115,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market162 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,614$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Salem, CT?
$479,370.
What is the median sale price in Salem, CT?
$115,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Salem, CT?
Median days on market: 162 days.
What is typical rent in Salem, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,950/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Salem, CT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the radon potential in Salem, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salem, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salem, CT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Salem, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Salem, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salem, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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