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Salem, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Upson County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
372
Population
42/sq mi density
$90,400
Home Value
$236,831 Zillow
$473
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
441
Violent Crime/100K
4,809 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
441 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$90,400
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$473/mo
59% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
176
Median year built: 1990
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$90,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$236,831
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.6%
Owner-Occupied
39.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$473/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $90,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $236,831 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $473 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 176 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |