Median home value in zip code 01970 (Salem, MA) is $595,371, up 0.9% year over year. Part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area.

Home Value$595,371

YoY Change

+0.9%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$119,074 on $595,371

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Out of reach59.9% of income

Need $160,329/yr to afford.

PITI$3,741

P/I59.9%

Afford$279K

Gap-$317K

P&I $3,011Tax $580Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + MA ins. 28% per HUD.

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01970 is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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