Kinsley Brown qa May 18, 2025

First post here. With a population of 44,241, Salem is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $85,137 in Salem. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Thanks for reading. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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