Salem sits in Rockingham County on the Massachusetts line and functions as a major retail and entertainment hub for the region. Families know it for Canobie Lake Park, while shoppers frequent large centers clustered near key highways. The economy is driven by retail, hospitality, logistics, and growing tech and services, and residents can reach Boston-area jobs while enjoying New Hampshire’s tax advantages. Lakes, town forests, and rail trails add outdoor balance, and community programs, sports leagues, and festivals keep the calendar busy beyond the storefronts and attractions.
Location: 42.7884957, -71.2009035