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About Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United StatesSalem is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 30,089 at the 2020 census. Salem is a suburb of Boston and Manchester located on Interstate 93. As the first town along I-93 northbound in New Hampshire, Salem has grown into a regional commercial hub for the northern section of Greater Boston, anchored by the Mall at Rockingham Park and Tuscan Village. Other major sites include Canobie Lake Park, a large amusement park; and America's Stonehenge, a stone structure of disputed origins. It is the former home of Rockingham Park, a horse racetrack. The Sununu political family hails from Salem, including former New Hampshire governor and White House Chief of S…
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Housing in Salem
The typical Salem home is worth about $609,000, up 2.9% in a year, 18% above the New Hampshire typical home.
A strong seller's market
Safety in Salem
Safety Grade C+
Salem reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 57% report less.
Schools in Salem
All Salem schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Salem’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of New Hampshire’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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