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New Salem
A town of 1,054 people in Franklin County, Massachusetts
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Outdoors in New Salem
Parks & trails →Conserved land62%23,266 of 37,344 acres
Trails17 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves722,074 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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About New Salem
Town in Massachusetts, United States1737Established
983Population
58.6 sq miArea
1,047 ftElevation
New Salem is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 983 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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ZIP code01355
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Living in New Salem
Housing in New Salem
$409K▲ 4.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
The typical New Salem home is worth about $409,000, up 4.4% in a year, 38% below the Massachusetts typical home.
Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
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Where New Salem is
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