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Salem, NH 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Salem
Salem is a town with picturesque scenery and deep-rooted history. Located less than two hours from Boston, Salem is one of the largest cities in New Hampshire. The town is the…
Salem is a town with picturesque scenery and deep-rooted history. Located less than two hours from Boston, Salem is one of the largest cities in New Hampshire. The town is the perfect place for retirees looking for the perfect mix of rural and small town living.
Climate & Geography
Nestled in the northeastern region of the country, Salem residents experience distinct seasonal variation. Summers are warm and winters are very cold and there is twice as much snowfall as the national average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Salem is home to one of the country’s oldest man-made constructions, America’s Stonehead, a mysterious 30-acre historic maze of stone structures that visitors can roam.
Bien Soigne offers a luxurious spa experience with various packages, massages, and body treatments. The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra performs a series of concerts at the Seifert Performing Art Center in Salem.
For active adults who enjoy an adrenaline rush, Canobie Lake Park is an amusement park with rides, live shows, and events like SCREEEMFEST, a six-week event with terrifying haunted houses, games, musical performances.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Though the cost of living in Salem is higher than the national average, New Hampshire is considered one of the most friendly states for retirees’ taxes. Residents pay no taxes on Social Security benefits pensions or distribution from other retirement plans.
New Hampshire is also one of the few states with no sales tax.
Health Care
There are seven hospitals located within 10 miles of Salem. Lawrence General Hospital is considered high performing in cases of heart failure. Holy Family Hospital is high performing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Salem, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Salem has 16 homes, the largest has 117 homes, and the average communities consists of 55 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Salem.
39 communities near Salem
28 homes near Salem
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,450 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,586 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,961 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,129 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,209 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|955 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,184 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,507 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,287 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,046 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|972 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,438 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,797 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,654 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,649 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|955 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,985 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,579 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|955 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,579 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,907 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|3,406 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,335 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,335 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Salem, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Salem has 16 homes, the largest has 117 homes, and the average communities consists of 55 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Salem.
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