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About Salem
Town in New York, United StatesSalem is a town in eastern Washington County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 2,612 at the 2020 census. The town of Salem contains a hamlet also named Salem, formerly an incorporated village.
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How Salem ranks
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Housing in Salem
The typical Salem home is worth about $237,000, up 4.5% in a year, 55% below the New York typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Health in Salem
Health Grade B
Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New York
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Schools in Salem
All Salem schools →School Grade D
The public schools Salem’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 88% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.
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