Salem, OR
Oregon · Polk County · Salem Metro
Salem is a large city in Oregon with a population of 176,666. Residents earn $71,900 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
176,666
Population
3,610/sq mi density
$71,900
Median Income
$36,477 per capita
$382,400
Home Value
$432,341 Zillow
$1,323
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
541
Violent Crime/100K
2,879 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,900 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$382,400 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
541 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ghost Towns Near Salem, OR
2 ghost towns and abandoned settlements in the region.
| Ghost Town | State |
|---|---|
| Eola | Oregon |
| Eola | Oregon |