Salem, VA

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

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

90 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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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&#44 orange&#44 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&#44 Virginia at about 18:30 on December 23rd.

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