Salem, OR A-

Population: 174,193
Home Price: $289,500

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

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

  • 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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