Salem, Massachusetts · ZIP 01970

Salem — ZIP 01970

Salem (01970) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Massachusetts. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $618K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share5%

Property crime share95%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100

Avg math proficiency23%

Avg reading proficiency31%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$618K

Median rent$2,742/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$618K

Median Rent

$2,742/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,974

Violent Crime

1,866

Property Crime

6,108

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Carlton	KG–05	247	42%	37%
Salem Academy Charter School	06–12	480	35%	49%
Salem High	09–12	952	27%	42%
Bates	PK–05	410	27%	32%
Saltonstall School	KG–08	412	24%	38%
Collins Middle	06–08	611	20%	24%
Horace Mann Laboratory	PK–05	293	17%	27%
Witchcraft Heights	KG–05	455	14%	21%
Bentley Academy Innovation School	PK–05	286	3%	12%
Salem Early Childhood	PK–PK	106	Not reported	Not reported
New Liberty Innovation School	09–12	36	Not reported	Not reported
Salem Prep High School	09–12	23	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

44,115

Median Income

$85K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

39.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01970 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 01970 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01970 is approximately $618K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 01970 in Salem has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.