Salem, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Marion County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,341 Population 1,050/sq mi density

$57,083 Median Income $31,213 per capita

$99,800 Home Value $143,214 Zillow

$752 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

298 Violent Crime/100K 4,736 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$57,083 median income, 1.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$99,800 home value, $752/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

298 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Salem (3)

Fox Ridge State Park

State Park

703 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake Murphysboro State Park

State Park

855 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Pyramid State Recreation Area

State Park

18,935 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0