Find Your Best Place
Rankings
Best Mountain Towns
Best Places Near Water
Most Diverse Cities
Best Small Towns
Best Walkable Cities
Articles & Tips
Where Should you Live?
Cultures of the US
Find Your Best Place
Rankings
Best Mountain Towns
Best Places Near Water
Most Diverse Cities
Best Small Towns
Best Walkable Cities
Articles & Tips
Where Should you Live?
Cultures of the US
Salem, IL
B
Population: 7,269
Home Price: $80,800
©
Mapbox
| ©
OpenMapTiles
| ©
OpenStreetMap
contributors | ©
PlaceVista
Overview
Salem is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 7,269. The cost of living is 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:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
12.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
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, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Salem
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,160
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$51,559
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.9%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Salem
Illinois
United States
Median Age
36.8
41.5
42.3
Gender
Salem
Illinois
United States
Male
45.9%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
54.1%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Salem
Illinois
United States
White
93.0%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.6%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.1%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.8%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Salem
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$80,800
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$489
$721
$801
Family Households
39.9%
39.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.7%
33.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
63.3%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
36.7%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Salem
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.1%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
39.9%
39.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.2%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
10.3%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Salem
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
35.5%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
48.2%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Salem
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
99.2
43.2
38.0
Robbery
28.4
33.2
40.7
Assault
170.1
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Salem
Illinois
United States
Burglary
482.1
246.4
336.1
Theft
4083.4
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
170.1
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Salem, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
tuna
ingredients
bread
panda express
gelato
fried chicken
tuna sandwich
pretzels
breakfast lunch
beef
meal
restaurant
meat
cooking
broccoli
cheddar
deli
bakery
cheese
flavors
nba
womens sports
baseball
nfl
college football
college basketball
football
swimming
athletes
fantasy football
athlete
teams
mlb
cardmemorabilia
athletic
softball
basketball
announcer
ncaa
olympics
graffiti
photography
digital art
sculptures
selfportraits
shakespeare
creativity
creative
creation
theatre
museum
mural
portraits
nature
composer
portrait
studios
spending time
photography
cardmemorabilia
youtubetiktok
road trips
cycling
horror movies
computers
outdoors
skateboarding
merchandise
books
fulltime
youtuber
nascar
sports
radio show
programming
photography
radio showpodcast
cardmemorabilia
communications
tv
drama
creative
sporting events
journalism
theatre
amenities
publicity
studios
advertising
podcasts
hollywood
outdoor
sports
swimming
space
photography
mountains
air conditioning
cycling
beach
restrooms
courtyard
rec
rooftop terrace
amenities
nature
winter
summer
visitors
ski
facility
arts
our fancloth
black friday
gas station
womens clothing
fancloth
retail store
retail
groceries
grocery stor
grocery shopping
outlet
amazon
walmarts
shoppe
auctions
dispensary
supermarket
rite aid
walgreens
restaurant
Similar Places to Salem, IL
Best Places to Live Nearby
Similar Places Across US
Walnut Hill, IL
B
Walnut Hill, Marion County, Illinois
Details
Population: 150
Median Income: $34,250
Median Home Price:
Median Age: 35.3
Sandoval, IL
B
Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois
Details
Population: 1,087
Median Income: $37,031
Median Home Price: $48,400
Median Age: 36.8
Iuka, IL
B
Iuka, Marion County, Illinois
Details
Population: 483
Median Income: $43,021
Median Home Price: $59,200
Median Age: 31.8
Kinmundy, IL
B
Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois
Details
Population: 749
Median Income: $26,164
Median Home Price: $58,500
Median Age: 49.2
Odin, IL
B
Odin, Marion County, Illinois
Details
Population: 935
Median Income: $38,402
Median Home Price: $76,900
Median Age: 46.9
Versailles, MO
B
Versailles, Morgan County, Missouri
Details
Population: 2,492
Median Income: $22,786
Median Home Price: $87,700
Median Age: 38.1
Haleyville, AL
B
Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama
Details
Population: 4,343
Median Income: $47,701
Median Home Price: $106,800
Median Age: 35.1
Cleveland, AL
B
Cleveland, Blount County, Alabama
Details
Population: 1,291
Median Income: $46,458
Median Home Price: $98,700
Median Age: 37.4
Salisbury, MO
B
Salisbury, Chariton County, Missouri
Details
Population: 1,501
Median Income: $46,773
Median Home Price: $87,300
Median Age: 43.8
Seymour, MO
B-
Seymour, Webster County, Missouri
Details
Population: 2,014
Median Income: $41,979
Median Home Price: $83,700
Median Age: 39.5
Print
Add to Bookmarks
Add to Compare
Categories
Overview
Quality of Life Summary
Social and Economic Statistics
Culture and Lifestyle
Similar Places
Mortgage Calculator
Set This Property Price
Calculate
Monthly Payment: