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Salem, VA
Virginia · Salem city · Roanoke Metro
Salem is a small city in Virginia with a population of 25,477. Residents earn $66,716 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
25,477
Population
1,755/sq mi density
$66,716
Median Income
$38,127 per capita
$244,800
Home Value
$300,477 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
2,184 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,716 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$244,800 home value, $1,046/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
7
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Salem, VA
4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Salem, VA.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Salem, VA | 2010 | Bright object changing colors of green, orange, white that "bounced" around. ((NUFORC Note: Star or planet?? PD)) |
| Salem, VA | 2009 | Fast moving formation that looked much like the London sighting. |
| Salem (south of), VA | 2008 | Light in the ski far south of Salem Virginia on a clear late afternoon. |
| Salem, VA | 2007 | Green sphere visible over I-81 North in Roanoke County, Virginia at about 18:30 on December 23rd. |