Salem, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,673
Population
1,343/sq mi density
$39,200
Median Income
$24,636 per capita
$97,200
Home Value
$192,052 Zillow
$593
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
190
Violent Crime/100K
1,689 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,200 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $593/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$97,200
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$593/mo
49% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.4%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,316
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$97,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$192,052
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.4%
Owner-Occupied
46.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$593/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
53.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $97,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $192,052 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $593 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,316 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |