The Village of Salem lies within the Town of Salem which is located in Washington County, New York. The Town and Village are nestled in a scenic valley between New York's Adirondaks and Vermont's Green Mountains. The Village offers all the advantages of rural living, natural beauty, a close-knit community, historic traditions and proximity to nearby urban areas The Village of Salem has a population of 946 and covers an area of 1897 acres (2.9 square miles). The Village is unique in Washington County in that its land area is predominantly devoted to agriculture.The maps at the end of this section show the location of the Village within the Town and the road and street network in the Village.