Population 6,832 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Salem
Household size in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in South Salem average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Household size has edged down from 2.79 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
South Salem skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Salem: 1.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other New York city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Salem
Renters in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Salem is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Only 29 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in South Salem as nationally: 9.0%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in South Salem run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,608 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,869 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,037 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,802 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,194 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Salem costs $2,802 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,194 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Salem
Bachelor's degrees in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.5% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.9% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
South Salem is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 25 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in South Salem: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Salem
| Period | South Salem | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Salem is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Unemployment has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Salem compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Salem | 2.74 | 47.0 | 1.8% | 7.1% | 9.0% | 1973 | $2,802 | 70.9% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| Pound Ridge | 2.87 | 51.0 | 1.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 1971 | $3,480 | 77.6% | 98.4% | 2.0% |
| Ridgefield | 2.77 | 44.5 | 3.9% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 1975 | $2,157 | 72.8% | 98.0% | 3.8% |
| Cross River | 2.90 | 50.7 | 1.3% | 4.3% | 15.9% | 1980 | $3,482 | 85.5% | 99.2% | 4.9% |
| Scotts Corners | 2.75 | 52.5 | 0.6% | 6.4% | 12.0% | 1971 | $3,501 | 79.6% | 98.6% | 2.4% |
| Waccabuc | 2.77 | 49.2 | 1.4% | 2.8% | 15.8% | 1971 | $3,501 | 74.4% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
| Georgetown | 2.92 | 46.0 | 4.6% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 1972 | $2,523 | 71.9% | 97.0% | 5.8% |
| Cannondale | 2.82 | 48.2 | 3.0% | 21.8% | 5.1% | 1974 | $2,305 | 71.1% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| Wilton | 3.08 | 43.4 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 1972 | $2,849 | 75.5% | 98.1% | 4.2% |
| Goldens Bridge | 3.02 | 43.3 | 8.5% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 1969 | $2,008 | 74.2% | 94.0% | 2.0% |
| Bedford | 2.98 | 43.9 | 1.9% | 4.8% | 11.1% | 1971 | $2,778 | 85.4% | 98.2% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Salem. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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