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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$117,400
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.4%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,895
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$117,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$177,985
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median List Price
$239,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.4%
Owner-Occupied
41.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$873/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,388/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,550/mo
Census median rent:
$771/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
57 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
6.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Active Inventory
29
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
58.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $117,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $177,985 |
| Median Sale Price | $160,000 |
| Median List Price | $239,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $141 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $873 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,388 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,550 |
Market
| Days on Market | 57 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.9% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 29 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $141 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,895 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |