Quality of Life and Culture in Salem, IA

Overview

Salem is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 423. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Salem has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 20.1 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Salem, IA

Employment and Income	Salem	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$19,658	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$45,750	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	16.8%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Salem	Iowa	United States
Median Age	44.7	42.5	42.3

Gender	Salem	Iowa	United States
Male	43.3%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	56.7%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Salem	Iowa	United States
White	95.0%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	1.9%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.5%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	2.6%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Salem	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$67,000	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$409	$525	$801
Family Households	47.7%	47.7%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	32.0%	32.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	79.7%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	20.3%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Salem	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.0%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	46.8%	46.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	26.9%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	11.0%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	5.3%	13.0%	15.0%