Salem, KY B

Population: 681
Home Price: $73,400

Overview

Salem is a village in the state of Kentucky with a population of 681. 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: Village
  • Living Costs: Low Cost
  • Employment: (C) Average
  • Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: NA
  • Safety Rating: NA
  • Public Transport: (D) Fair
  • Average Commute: 28.5 minutes
  • Walkability: (B) Good
  • Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
  • Shopping Mall: -
  • Near Beach or Lake: -
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Salem, KY

Employment and Income Salem Kentucky United States
Per Capita Income $23,084 $29,707 $32,693
Median Household Income $38,409 $58,801 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 4.3% 6.1% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 7.7% 14.4% 10.5%
Age Salem Kentucky United States
Median Age 50.6 41.5 42.3


Gender Salem Kentucky United States
Male 47.3% 48.6% 49.8%
Female 52.7% 51.4% 50.2%


Race Salem Kentucky United States
White 90.5% 89.9% 80.3%
Black or African American 5.6% 4.7% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0% 0.2% 2.7%
Asian 0.7% 1.0% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other Race 0.0% 0.8% 2.7%
Multiracial 3.2% 3.4% 5.2%
Housing Information Salem Kentucky United States
Median Home Price $73,400 $147,794 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $375 $610 $801
Family Households 45.7% 45.7% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 40.2% 40.2% 26.2%
Homeowners 76.0% 70.0% 72.9%
Renters 24.0% 30.0% 27.1%
Education Salem Kentucky United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15.0% 8.9% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 41.7% 41.7% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 21.2% 19.3% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 6.6% 8.5% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.1% 13.1% 15.0%
Proficiency Salem Kentucky United States
Mathematics NA% 46.2% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts NA% 54.8% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Salem Kentucky United States
Murder NA 1.7 3.0
Rape NA 20.7 38.0
Robbery NA 23.6 40.7
Assault NA 51.3 188.5


Property Crime Salem Kentucky United States
Burglary NA 259.3 336.1
Theft NA 1017.1 1913.7
Vehicle Theft NA 141.2 167.1
Arson NA 7.5 10.5

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