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Salem, NH

Salem, NH.

Population: 30,964 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Salem, NH is $617,806 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $423,513 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,621/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$617,806

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$617,806
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
10-year appreciation
+104.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$617,806
House Price Index (state)
472.1 (+3.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$423,513
Median list price
$444,450
Median price per sqft
$398
1-year sale-price change
-9.9%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,621/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,382/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,876/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,319/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)
106.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
24.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
The Birches Academy of Academics & Art A Public Charter Sch, Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School, Salem School District
Schools include
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch, Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School, William T. Barron Elementary School, Dr. L. F. Soule School, William E. Lancaster School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beede Waste Oil (7.5 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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
70,862
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
74,606

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (11 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Goddard Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION, LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+791 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
36.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,992
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
140,669
Average weekly wage
$1,379
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
552

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SalemState medianUS median
Median home value$617,806$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$423,513$510,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,621/mo$2,262/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,992$5,920$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, NH?
$617,806.
What is the median sale price in Salem, NH?
$423,513.
How long do homes take to sell in Salem, NH?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Salem, NH?
Typical rent: $2,621/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salem, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Salem, NH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Salem, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salem, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salem, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salem, NH?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Salem, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Salem, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salem, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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