Salem, Massachusetts (MA)
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General Information about Salem
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County.[1] Home to Salem State College, the Salem Willows Park and the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem is a residential and tourist area which includes the neighborhoods of Salem Neck, South Salem and North Salem, and Witchcraft Heights.
Many people associate the city with the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, which the city embraces both as a source of tourism and culture: Police cars are adorned with witch logos, a local public school is known as the Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, the Salem High School football team is named The Witches, and Gallows Hill, a site of numerous public hangings, is currently used as a playing field for various sports.
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Stats about Salem
| Total Population: | 40,407 |
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| Median Household Income: | $44,033 |
| Median Home Value: | $188,700 |
| State sales tax: | 5.0% |
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