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Salem

City in Connecticut, United States

Overview

Salem, Connecticut is a tiny town in New London County, known for its quiet, rural charm and lush forests. With a population of just over 80, it offers a peaceful retreat, beautiful lakes, and easy access to nearby state parks. Life here revolves around nature and close community bonds, making it ideal for those seeking tranquility and New England character.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Connecticut
Population
83
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.49°, -72.28°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,370
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-1.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-24.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1164 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
49.0
Airport
GON
Distance
26 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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