At a Glance
Median Income
$79,692
$40,850 per capita
Home Value
$192,000
Zillow: $234,102
Violent Crime
122/100K
916/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is 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
Salem residents earn a median household income of $79,692 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,850. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 214 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $192,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,102. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Salem reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 916/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,727
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density1,132/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,692
Per Capita$40,850
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$237M
Avg Weekly Wage$793
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,000
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$234,102
Housing Units702
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property916/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary428/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Salem was founded in 1900.
The median home in Salem was built in 1973.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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