In Salem, New Jersey, the median home price is $304,020, compared with the New Jersey median of $587,945; median household income is $79,960; the population is 65,275; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 268.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Salem at a glance
Population
65,275
Median Household Income
$79,960
Typical Home Value
$304,020
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
268.5
Avg Commute Time
26.5
About Salem
Salem has a population of 65,275. The median home value is $304,020, 48% below the New Jersey median. Median household income is $79,960 (23% below the New Jersey median). The most populated towns are Pennsville, Pittsgrove, and Carneys Point.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Salem
15 towns, by population.
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Salem at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Salem?
- Salem has a population of 65,275 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Salem?
- The median home value in Salem is $304,020. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Salem?
- Median household income in Salem is $79,960 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Salem in?
- Salem is in New Jersey.
- How many towns are in Salem?
- Salem contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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