Salem, NH is a small community located in the southeastern region of the state. It is situated along the Massachusetts border and is home to around 31,000 residents. The area offers plenty of public transportation options for its inhabitants. For those who wish to take public transit, there is an extensive bus system operated by the Salem Area Transit (SAT) that services multiple routes throughout the town as well as connecting with nearby cities like Lawrence and Haverhill in Massachusetts. Some routes even connect with Boston's subway system. For those who prefer to take a train, there is Amtrak service from North Station in Boston that takes riders through a scenic ride full of New England charm to downtown Salem. There are also several bike paths located throughout Salem that provide an alternate way to get around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Salem (zip 03079) takes 28.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Salem (zip 03079) get to work:
- 86.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit