At a Glance
Home Value
$90,400
Zillow: $236,831
Median Rent
$473/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
60.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
16.8% smoking rate
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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $90,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,831. Median rent is $473/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
14.9% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
60.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population372
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,671
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$976M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
Home Value$90,400
Rent$473
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$236,831
Housing Units176
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,550/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation482 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+60.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband40.6%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Salem was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.