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Salem, Massachusetts

       
Total population 41,343 Average January/July temperatures 20.6° / 68.8°
Median home price $ 282,750 Annual Precipitation 45.5 in. /yr.
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Salem, Massachusetts

The community is commonly known as Witch City for a dark chapter in its history.

Climate
Cold winters and warm, humid summers are typical. Spring is chilly; fall brings mild days and cool nights.
Cultural Attractions
Several museums and memorials are dedicated to the subject of witches, including the Salem Witch Museum, Salem Witch Village, and the Spellbound Museum.
Geography
Salem sits north of Boston, with18.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline.
Historical
Nineteen people were hanged as a result of the Salem witch trials, held in 1692. One was crushed to death, and several died in prison.
Recreation
Recreation in Salem includes activities on the Atlantic, at Pickering Wharf and Forest River Park, and on land at Salem Common.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 31.72 ° / 9.45 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 81.33 ° / 56.21 °
Precipitation (?) 45.5 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 91
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 96
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 282,750
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $47084.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $44900
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .600 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 21
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 45
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 13
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 224
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 16
Number of libraries within the county (?) 59
Number of museums within the county (?) 44
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 5
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 41,343
Population density (?) 5,220 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 40.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 10,401 people
Education (?) 31 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 38
Number of clinics within the county (?) 51
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 176
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