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Lower Salem, OH

Ohio

Lower Salem is a small town in Ohio with a population of 93. Residents earn $103,125 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
93 Population 1,550/sq mi density
$103,125 Median Income $25,846 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $148,143 Zillow
$1,550 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$103,125 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $1,550/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,125
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $93,800
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.2%
22% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,550
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.0%
102% higher than US avg

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

People

Population93
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density1,550/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$103,125
Per Capita$25,846
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$4,760M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$1,550
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$148,143
Housing Units50
Rent Burden11.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation692 ft (211 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute37 min
Broadband35.0%
Libraries8

Is Lower Salem a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lower Salem receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Lower Salem offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lower Salem is $103,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Lower Salem among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lower Salem is $93,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,550 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lower Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lower Salem has a population of 93 with a density of 1,550 people per square mile. The median age is 24.1 years, 38% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

93
Total Population
1,550
People / sq mi
24.1yrs
Median Age
38% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.7%
Female 61.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Lower Salem vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lower Salem vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lower Salem is $103,125, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Lower Salem vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,125
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$25,846
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138
IRS Avg AGI$68,894

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,656
County GDP$4,760M

Business (County)

Restaurants134
Healthcare155
Retail213
Manufacturing78

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,637
4% above US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.3 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lower Salem is $93,800, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,550 (33% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $148,143.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,800
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$148,143

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,550
33% above US avg
Rent Burden11.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied48.6%
Housing Units50
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,637
4% above US avg
Effective Rate3.88%
Lower Salem has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,550/sq mi
Coordinates39.5651°N, 81.3925°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39167
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.8-point margin. 35.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 27.7%

Winner: Republican by 43.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.2%
22% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,550/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access35.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities155
Restaurants134
Retail Stores213

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.3 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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