10 discussions from residents and visitors
Curious what people think. Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $771 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are w...
Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience?
Hey folks, I work in finance and The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $771/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated.
Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $50,250 in Salem. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The scho...
Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $771/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property...
First post here. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input. The city has invested a lot in new development.
Random thought, I've been here for 8 years and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 19.7%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a l...
Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 11,805, Salem is a small town. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school sy...
First post here. Poverty rate is 19.7%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $771/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...
Hello, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $50,250 in Salem. Crime rate is something to consider -Salem sits at 188.9 per 100K. Median household income is $50,250, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of...
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