Town of

Salem

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

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population4,282
Median Household Income (2023)123,245
Per Capita Income (2023)$61,151
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 (2025)$461,943,158
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$939,551,484
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$79,401.65
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)30.20
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)30.20
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$11,633,700.27
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$946,647.98
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$1,269,491.18
Total Tax Levy$13,849,839.43
Tiered PILOT$62,679.53
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$6,608
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$26019.82
Total State Grants$3,212,596.97
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

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

Representation

US Congressional District2
State Senate Districts20
State House34
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