Quality of Life and Culture in Salem, GA - PlaceVista

Salem, GA A-

Population: 351

Home Price: $73,800

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Overview

Salem is a village in the state of Georgia with a population of 351. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Salem has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 21.2 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Salem, GA

Employment and Income	Salem	Georgia	United States
Per Capita Income	$22,699	$26,818	$32,693
Median Household Income	$33,000	$53,747	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	5.8%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	7.9%	15.3%	10.5%

Age	Salem	Georgia	United States
Median Age	57.6	39.1	42.3

Gender	Salem	Georgia	United States
Male	61.3%	48.8%	49.8%
Female	38.7%	51.2%	50.2%

Race	Salem	Georgia	United States
White	4.3%	60.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	94.9%	30.5%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.8%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.9%	4.0%	5.2%

Housing Information	Salem	Georgia	United States
Median Home Price	$73,800	$150,056	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$236	$657	$801
Family Households	38.9%	38.9%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	30.6%	30.6%	26.2%
Homeowners	66.7%	63.8%	72.9%
Renters	33.3%	36.2%	27.1%

Education	Salem	Georgia	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	35.9%	11.2%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	37.7%	37.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	10.7%	20.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	2.1%	7.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	7.8%	12.3%	15.0%

Proficiency	Salem	Georgia	United States
Mathematics	NA%	42.6%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	40.9%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Salem	Georgia	United States
Murder	NA	4.4	3.0
Rape	NA	22.9	38.0
Robbery	NA	63.4	40.7
Assault	NA	254.5	188.5

Property Crime	Salem	Georgia	United States
Burglary	NA	374.9	336.1
Theft	NA	2000.1	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	178.1	167.1
Arson	NA	6.8	10.5

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