Salem, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Polk County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

176,666 Population 3,610/sq mi density

$71,900 Median Income $36,477 per capita

$382,400 Home Value $432,341 Zillow

$1,323 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 239 sunny days/yr

381 Violent Crime/100K 3,689 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$71,900 median income, 3.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$382,400 home value, $1,323/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Salem (2)

Dovre Recreation Site

STANDARD

10 sites 4.2/5 (20 reviews) $15–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up

Camping, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing

Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western ...

Reserve

Fan Creek Recreation Site

STANDARD

10 sites 3.9/5 (20 reviews) $15/night Reservable

Camping, Fishing, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Water Access

Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western ...

Reserve