At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$26,641 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $188,737
Median Rent
$988/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
23.1% smoking rate
How South Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Salem a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Salem residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,641. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,546 business establishments, including 135 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Salem is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,737. Median rent is $988/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
20.0% of adults in South Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Salem has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$26,641
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$3,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$988
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$188,737
Housing Units90
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,209/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation924 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
South Salem was founded in 1846.
The median home in South Salem was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 135 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.