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East Salem, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County
East Salem, PA
At a Glance
How East Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Salem a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Salem residents earn a median household income of $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,719. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 581 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Salem is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,682. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
East Salem reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,164/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in East Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.