At a Glance
Median Income
$40,650
$24,371 per capita
Home Value
$69,300
Zillow: $235,016
Median Rent
$992/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,462/100K
2,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
21.1% 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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salem residents earn a median household income of $40,650 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,371. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,492 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $69,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,016. Median rent is $992/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Salem reports 1,462 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 285% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,493/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,315
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,271/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,650
Per Capita$24,371
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$7,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,300
Rent$992
Ownership34.7%
Zillow$235,016
Housing Units2,850
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,462/100K
Property2,493/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,685/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation-3 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Salem was founded in 1675.
The median home in Salem was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.