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Lower Salem, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Washington County County
3.1
/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
71
Violent Crime/100K
975 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$93,800
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
33% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
50
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$93,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$148,143
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.6%
Owner-Occupied
51.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$873/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,388/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,550/mo
Census median rent:
$1,550/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
11.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
63% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $93,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $148,143 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,550 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $873 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,388 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,550 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 50 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 11.5% |