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4 discussions from residents and visitors

Aubrey Long

Raising a family in Salem -thoughts?

Hey folks, Median household income is $40,650, which feels on the lower side for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? Thanks in advance! The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost o...

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Aubrey Long

Most overrated things about Salem

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and Rent is about $992/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 5,315 people. Poverty rate is 23.5%, which is higher than I expected. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain ...

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Sofia Rodriguez

Rent in Salem getting crazy

Alright, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Salem sits at 1,552.5 per 100K. Rent is about $992/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is dece...

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