At a Glance
Median Income
$100,688
$35,776 per capita
Home Value
$142,200
Zillow: $296,134
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How New Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Salem a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Salem residents earn a median household income of $100,688 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,776. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Salem is $142,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,134. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.5% of adults in New Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Salem has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population390
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,688
Per Capita$35,776
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$296,134
Housing Units265
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,125 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in New Salem was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.