At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$27,744 per capita
Home Value
$154,800
Zillow: $527,240
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salem a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salem residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,744. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $154,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $527,240. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Salem reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population208
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$27,744
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,800
Rent
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$527,240
Housing Units88
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,080 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Salem was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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