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Salem, NY
Census-designated place in Washington County, New York.
Population
770
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
262
ZIP codes
0
Salem and its ZIP codes
Salem at a glance
- Salem is 38% less dense than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,750, 4% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,300 (57% below New York) and median rent is $844 a month.
Local data for Salem, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salem, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,750
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$182,300
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (236), Italian Americans (49), German Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Salem.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,202
14,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$441M
FY 2026, $7,200 per person
How people get to work
Salem, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salem, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salem, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Salem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArgyleVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenwichVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| CambridgeVillage | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Arlington, VTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Dorset, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Manchester, VTVillage | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| West Pawlet, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| SchuylervilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Fort EdwardVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| VictoryVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Pawlet, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Manchester Center, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| Hudson FallsVillage | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| GranvilleVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| South Shaftsbury, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| East Dorset, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salem, NY in?
- Salem is in Washington County, New York.
- What is the population of Salem, NY?
- About 770 people live in Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salem?
- Nearby places include Argyle (9.3 mi), Greenwich (10 mi), Cambridge (10 mi), Arlington, VT (11 mi), Dorset, VT (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023