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East Salem, PA

Pennsylvania

East Salem is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 123. Residents earn $68,333 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
123 Population 456/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $26,719 per capita
$156,300 Home Value
$1,075 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $1,075/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,333
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,300
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,075
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.8%
27% higher than US avg

How East Salem Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population123
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans85.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$26,719
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,025M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$1,075
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units60
Rent Burden22.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation607 ft (185 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries1

Is East Salem a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Salem receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. East Salem offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Salem is $68,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Salem is $156,300, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

East Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

East Salem has a population of 123 with a density of 456 people per square mile. The median age is 26.9 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.7%), with 4.9% Hispanic.

Population

123
Total Population
456
People / sq mi
26.9yrs
Median Age
31% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.5%
Female 58.5%

Race & Ethnicity

East Salem vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.8%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.2%
13% above US avg

Social Characteristics

East Salem vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Salem is $68,333, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: East Salem vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,333
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,719
Avg Weekly Wage$907
IRS Avg AGI$63,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.8%
27% above US avg
Establishments (County)581
County GDP$1,025M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare36
Retail67
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in East Salem is $156,300, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,075 (8% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,300
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,075
8% below US avg
Rent Burden22.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.0%
Housing Units60
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Effective Rate2.63%
East Salem has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates40.6087°N, 77.2369°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.4-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 18.9%

Winner: Republican by 61.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+95.9%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density456/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities36
Restaurants32
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

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