Salem, New Hampshire · ZIP 03079

Salem — ZIP 03079

Salem (03079) scores 45/100 — Below Average for New Hampshire. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $619K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency48%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$619K

Median rent$2,591/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

$619K

Median Rent

$2,591/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,511

Violent Crime

313

Property Crime

2,198

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Rockingham County, New Hampshire (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
William T. Barron Elementary School	KG–05	377	62%	52%
North Salem Elementary School	KG–05	353	62%	62%
William E. Lancaster School	KG–05	294	57%	52%
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch	KG–08	286	57%	57%
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School	KG–05	272	47%	42%
Dr. L. F. Soule School	KG–05	270	47%	37%
Woodbury School	06–08	762	41%	56%
Salem High School	09–12	1,116	33%	54%
Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School	09–12	106	25%	75%
Salem Preschool	PK–PK	113	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

30,646

Median Income

$110K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

44.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 03079 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 03079 has a school score of 68/100. 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 03079 is approximately $619K. 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 03079 in Salem has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.