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North Salem, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Hendricks County County
North Salem, IN
At a Glance
How North Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Salem a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Salem residents earn a median household income of $61,563 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,399. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,317 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Salem is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,876. Median rent is $1,550/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
North Salem reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,082/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in North Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Salem has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.