At a Glance
Median Income
$107,617
$37,916 per capita
Home Value
$547,000
Zillow: $602,056
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
9/100K
303/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6.7% smoking rate
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 $107,617 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,916. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $547,000 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $602,056. Median rent is $1,691/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Salem reports 9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 303/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population9,893
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density818/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,617
Per Capita$37,916
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
B+
Home Value$547,000
Rent$1,691
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$602,056
Housing Units2,580
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
C
Violent9/100K
Property303/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation4,632 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Salem was founded in 1851.
The median home in Salem was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.