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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Addison Edwards

Anyone else love living in Salem?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $66,716, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great. TIA! There's a growing tech ...

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Paisley G.

Biggest downsides of living in Salem?

Alright, Any advice would be great. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Aubrey

Just moved to Salem, any tips?

My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,046 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,477 people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The ci...

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proud_evan83

Commute times in Salem -how bad?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and Median household income is $66,716, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better f...

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dallas_caroline

Living in Salem -the reality

Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Salem sits at 89.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $244,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $66,716, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,477 people. There'...

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Emily

Best industries in Salem right now

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 52-year-old graphic designer and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,477 people. Household incomes average around $66,716 in Salem. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is defini...

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dallas_caroline

Quick question about Salem

Alright, I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,477 people. Let me know your thoughts.

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Emily

Best coffee shops in Salem?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $66,716, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growin...

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Paisley G.

Job market in Salem for tech?

I'm a 34-year-old sales rep and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,477 people. With a population of 25,477, Salem is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,046 for rent here. The median home value here is around $244,800, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most famili...

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Gabriella L.

Is Salem worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $244,800 on average. The median home value here is around $244,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $66,716, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the ri...

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Ruby Long

Remote worker thinking about Salem

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Salem sits at 89.9 per 100K. With a population of 25,477, Salem is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? TIA!

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Sarah Nelson

Moving to Salem for work -advice?

Alright, I've been here for 13 years and With a population of 25,477, Salem is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cheers. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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dallas_caroline

First time home buyer in Salem

Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $244,800, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,046 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,477 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perf...

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Arianna James

Day-to-day life in Salem, VA

So, I'm a 43-year-old sales rep and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $66,716 in Salem. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Ellie C.

Is Salem good for remote workers?

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $66,716 in Salem. Homes are going for about $244,800 on average. The median home value here is around $244,800, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,477 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...

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Maya Reyes

Best kept secrets of Salem, VA

We have two kids and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Ezekiel Nelson

The good and bad of living in Salem

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think?

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Madeline Ramos

Best neighborhoods in Salem

Random thought, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,477 people. You can expect to pay around $1,046 for rent here. Household incomes average around $66,716 in Salem. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs...

1 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
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