Salem, New Jersey

Population 5,195

Salem is located in Salem County, NJ. The population is 5,195, making Salem the 4th largest city in Salem County.

There are 6 public schools in Salem with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Salem is very low , and there are 23 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Salem is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Salem property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Salem include Elsinboro Township, Quinton and Pennsville Township.

Salem Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.7%

Crime Rate

61.04% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 553
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 404
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

73.77% Higher than national avg.
  • 23 offenders in Salem
  • 44.27 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

46 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 43

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Salem, NJ and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Salem's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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23 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Salem, NJ

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of Salem, NJ issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, were issued for single family homes and 5 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Salem, NJ issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 27 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 25 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $835
  • 1 Bedroom: $950
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,150
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,425
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,630

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Environmental Hazards

46 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Salem, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Salem, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.35 Average
    Salem, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 35.8°
  • March 45.3°
  • April 53.88°
  • May 64.56°
  • June 73.56°
  • July 78.65°
  • August 75.7°
  • September 69.28°
  • October 57.62°
  • November 46.47°
  • December 37.37°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Salem, NJ

Earthquakes
Salem, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Salem, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Salem, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Salem, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Salem, NJ: $26,419

Unemployment

Unemployment in Salem is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 55.10%
White Collar - 44.90%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Frank LoBiondo

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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