There are 20 independent living communities serving Salem, Massachusetts. This includes 1 community in Salem and 19 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in Massachusetts range from $23 to $140, with a median expenditure running around $96. The per month cost averages around $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Yearly, the median cost is about $34,630, which is higher than the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Salem, MA ranges from around $2,063 per month up to $5,222 per month. The median cost is $3,058 per month, or around $36,696 yearly.
Located within Essex County, Salem is a small city in the State of Massachusetts. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area. While the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 3,325,860 residents, there are 41,109 within the city itself. About 25% of the local populace are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Salem is 70. The city's median household income is $56,000 ($31,000 per person), versus the average of $73,000 for the whole of Massachusetts. The median housing price in Salem is $228,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $514,500. Salem also has a high unemployment rate of around 10.2%.
Salem has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets large levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities, Salem has exceptional water quality, average air quality ratings, and an average rate of crime.