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Salem, OR
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Population: 174,193
Home Price: $289,500
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Overview
Salem is a midsize city in the state of Oregon with a population of 174,193. Salem has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Salem, OR
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Salem
Oregon
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,610
$33,120
$32,693
Median Household Income
$62,185
$65,882
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
8.5%
10.5%
Age
Salem
Oregon
United States
Median Age
35.7
45.3
42.3
Gender
Salem
Oregon
United States
Male
51.0%
50.5%
49.8%
Female
49.0%
49.5%
50.2%
Race
Salem
Oregon
United States
White
75.3%
86.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.4%
0.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.0%
2.1%
2.7%
Asian
3.3%
1.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
0.2%
0.2%
Other Race
7.0%
2.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
10.2%
6.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Salem
Oregon
United States
Median Home Price
$289,500
$295,742
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$969
$913
$801
Family Households
44.4%
44.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.6%
29.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.9%
72.4%
72.9%
Renters
45.1%
27.6%
27.1%
Education
Salem
Oregon
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.2%
6.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.2%
23.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.8%
26.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.4%
9.4%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
18.4%
15.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Salem
Oregon
United States
Mathematics
36.8%
36.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
47.7%
52.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Salem
Oregon
United States
Murder
0.0
2.5
3.0
Rape
19.9
39.8
38.0
Robbery
86.4
33.5
40.7
Assault
274.6
157.0
188.5
Property Crime
Salem
Oregon
United States
Burglary
386.7
292.7
336.1
Theft
2823.7
1911.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
478.8
193.3
167.1
Arson
24.5
19.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Salem, OR
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
mexican food
hot dog
indian food
mexican
wine
bread
beer
fine dining
fermentation
craft beer
quality products
chef
drinks
organic nongmo
vegan
snacks
deep fried
cooking
shelfstable
football
video games
fantasy football
college football
wrestling
ncaa football
seattle sports
pro wrestling
baseball
gaming
pop culture
basketball
athlete
coaches
teams
tournaments
nfl
motorsport
golfer
physical therapist
inspired by
nft
amazing artwork
nft gallery
comms open
gallery
photography
comics
library
nature
artists
poetry
icon
creative
commissions
fanart
craft
filmmaker storyteller
drawings
booklists
spending time
video games
books
anime
youtuber
photography
comics
gaming
gym rat
random thoughts
sciencetechnology
classic cars
scifi
pokmon
hiking
pokemon
singersongwriter musician
apple products
videogames
dd
local news
radio show
marketing
sports
government politics
digital marketing
pro wrestling
content creation
photography
gaming
pop culture
tv
programming
comedy
gentlemens club
arts
internet radio
creative
influencer
entertainer
sports
space
photography
wildlife
nature
indoor
arts
hiking
fine dining
wildlife viewing
indoors
backyard
mountains
beach
hunting
winter
fishing
gardening hiking
mountain
facilities
browse our
home depot
free shipping
coffee shop
local businesses
amazon
coffee cups
etsy shop
gas station
soda
supplies
quality products
ebay
unbeatable prices
furniture
mercari
designs
screen printing
etsy
holiday gifts
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