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Salem, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
84
Population
135/sq mi density
$46,563
Median Income
$35,573 per capita
$45,900
Home Value
$105,252 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$45,900
84% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
60
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$45,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$105,252
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.9%
Owner-Occupied
34.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$706/mo
1 Bedroom
$791/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,001/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,274/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,409/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $45,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,252 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $706 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $791 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,001 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,274 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,409 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 60 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 21.5% |