At a Glance
Median Income
$66,653
$28,115 per capita
Home Value
$159,300
Zillow: $253,317
Median Rent
$772/mo
15.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
21.3% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salem residents earn a median household income of $66,653 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,115. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,725 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $159,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,317. Median rent is $772/month, with 15.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
20.9% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,035
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,653
Per Capita$28,115
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,300
Rent$772
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$253,317
Housing Units951
Rent Burden15.6%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation1,219 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Salem was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.