Town of

Salem

Connecticut
salemct.gov
270 Hartford Road, 06420
Phone: (860) 859-3873
First Selectman: Sue Spang

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population4,326
Median Household Income (2022)$132,500
Per Capita Income (2022)$54,394
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate84.58%
Median Home Value (2023)$373,400
Median Rent (2023)$1,495
Total Households (2025)1,673

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$466,348,485
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$656,637,542
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$56,091.51
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)30.20
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles30.20
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$10,902,515.23
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$755,167.97
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$1,404,255.20
Total Tax Levy$13,061,938.40
Tiered PILOT$59,950.49
Supplemental Revenue Sharing$132,694
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$7,370
Town Aid Road$259,311.94
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$51298.07
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$4,699
Education Cost Sharing$2,525,078
Adult Education$5,625
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$23,938
Total State Grants$3,069,783.24
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List6.80%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date2
Photo Credit: Amanda Lawrence
Town Hall of Salem

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Salem is a quiet, rural town with abundant natural beauty and community pride. Its open spaces, family farms, and strong sense of history make it an inviting and tranquil place to live.

Geography

CountyNew London
Council of Government (COG)Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG)
Area (sq. miles)29.8 mi²
Public Roads-Town41.06

Representation

US Congressional District2
State Senate Districts20
State House34
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