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Salem, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Columbiana County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,805 Population 1,836/sq mi density
$50,250 Median Income $30,659 per capita
$117,400 Home Value $177,985 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
189 Violent Crime/100K 2,929 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,400 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Salem, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,250
33% below
$30,659 per capita
Home Value
$117,400
58% below
Zillow: $177,985
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
2,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
42%
Rent
66%
Poverty
159%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salem a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $50,250 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,659. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,244 business establishments, including 179 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Salem is $117,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,985. Median rent is $771/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Salem reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,929/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.8% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Salem has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population11,805
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,836/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,250
Per Capita$30,659
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$4,813M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,400
Rent$771
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$177,985
Housing Units5,895
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property2,929/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault146/100K
Burglary301/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,276 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Salem was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 179 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.