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
$435,095 Zillow
$1,323
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
541
Violent Crime/100K
2,879 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,900 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$382,400 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
541 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Salem (9)
Finn Rock Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shar...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Biking, Guided Tours, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Playground, Wildlife Watchin...
Weather: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is located in a mild, temperate climate. However, in the case of severe weather, park alerts posted on the park's website will provide information about emer...
Geer Park
State Park
44 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hamlin Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Holeman State Park
State Park
10 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mapleton Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paradise Point
State Park
101 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Waldo Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washougal River
State Park
467 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0