Salem, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Doddridge County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,812
Population
1,352/sq mi density
$43,690
Median Income
$20,352 per capita
$77,200
Home Value
$128,077 Zillow
$570
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
91
Violent Crime/100K
726 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,690 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,200 home value, $570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$77,200
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$570/mo
51% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.2%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
758
Median year built: 1942
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$77,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$128,077
Redfin Median Sale
$51,500
Median Sale Price
$51,500
Median List Price
$80,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.2%
Owner-Occupied
28.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$945/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,380/mo
Census median rent:
$570/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$51,500
Median Days on Market
634 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.8%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$28
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1942
Average age of housing stock: 84 years
Homeownership Rate
71.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $77,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $128,077 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $51,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $51,500 |
| Median List Price | $80,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $28 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $570 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
| Days on Market | 634 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.8% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $28 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 758 |
| Median Year Built | 1942 |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |