Lower Salem, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Washington County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
93 Population 1,550/sq mi density
$103,125 Median Income $25,846 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $165,277 Zillow
$1,550 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$103,125 median income, 10.2% 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

Lower Salem, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,125
37% above
$25,846 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
67% below
Zillow: $165,277
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
33% above
11.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
39% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Lower Salem Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lower Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
137%
Home Value
33%
Rent
133%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lower Salem a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lower Salem residents earn a median household income of $103,125 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,846. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lower Salem is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,277. Median rent is $1,550/month, with 11.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

26.2% of adults in Lower Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lower Salem has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density1,550/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$103,125
Per Capita$25,846
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$4,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$1,550
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$165,277
Housing Units50
Rent Burden11.5%

Health

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,492/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation692 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute37 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Lower Salem was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.