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Best Places to Live in New Salem, Massachusetts

Ranked #4 Best Green Cities
Ranked #6 Best Cities for Teleworking - Small Metro Areas
Ranked #9 America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
Ranked #12 Most Competitive Private Colleges
Ranked #17 The Most Single Cities

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Overview
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Population:998
Pop. Change:7%
State: Massachusetts
Metro Area: Springfield Metro Area
County: Franklin County
City:New Salem
Zip Code:01355
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about New_Salem, Massachusetts

As of 2011, New Salem's population is 998 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.43 percent.

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The median home cost in New Salem is $201,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.68 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, New Salem's cost of living is 11.70% Higher than the U.S. average.

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New Salem public schools spend $4,282 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 10.9 students per teacher in New Salem.

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The unemployment rate in New Salem is 9.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. New Salem jobs have Increased by 0.56 percent.

Average Commute time is 37 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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New Salem's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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