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Salem
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Salem, Massachusetts, is best known for its infamous Witch Trials of 1692 and rich maritime heritage. Today, it blends centuries-old architecture and haunting history with a modern, artsy energy, especially evident during Halloween season. Visitors flock to Salem for its museums, lively festivals, and New England coastal charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
83
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.52°, -70.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,528
Local Cost
$2,460
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
0.8°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-18.5°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1281 mm
Internet Speed
413 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
63
Coworking
1
Cafes
19
Nightlife
8
Parks
35
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1089.0
Airport
BVY
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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