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Salem vs Raymond

Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.

Comparison of Salem and Raymond
AttributeSalemRaymond
RegionMerrimack ValleyMerrimack Valley
CountyRockingham CountyRockingham County
PopulationData coming soonData coming soon
SettingData coming soonRural / country
Typical home value$473,025$371,226
Typical monthly rent$1,625/mo$1,376/mo
Owner-occupied share75.6%85.8%
Average commute29 min30 min
Total tax rateData coming soonData coming soon
CharacterA border town with a large retail and commercial base along Route 28, varied housing inventory, and immediate access to I-93 and Massachusetts.Raymond is a small-town town in Rockingham County, in New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley region. Residents report an average commute of about 30 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source.

Drive times are typical estimates, not live traffic data. Tax rates are shown with their tax year; always confirm current figures with the municipality. Housing and commute figures: ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.

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