Living in Salem, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salem · Census data 2020–2024
Salem has 385 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median home value is $91,000, the median rent is $460/month.
Salem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salem at a glance
- Population
- 385
- Median age
- 57.5State: 37.6
- Median home value
- $91,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $460/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Salem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Salem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salem the median home value is $91,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $460 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Salem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.08
Salem demographics
- Population
- 385
- Median age
- 57.5
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 185
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salem ›
Education in Salem
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Salem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salem
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 25.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 36.2%
Salem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 385 | — | $91,000 | $460 |
| Culloden | 428 | $121,000 | $185,700 | $938 |
| Roberta | 1,257 | $54,766 | $166,800 | $727 |
| Yatesville | 435 | $64,783 | $156,600 | $868 |
| Lincoln Park | 688 | $48,179 | $167,600 | $808 |
| Thomaston | 9,831 | $38,917 | $211,000 | $811 |
| Butler | 1,935 | $21,700 | $81,300 | $592 |
| Reynolds | 995 | $24,769 | $78,800 | $574 |
| Hannahs Mill | 3,230 | $69,850 | $154,600 | $851 |
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What is the average home price in Salem?
The median home value in Salem is $91,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Salem?
The median gross rent in Salem is $460 per month.
Is Salem, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Salem?
The median age in Salem is 57.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Salem?
The average commute to work in Salem is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salem?
The unemployment rate in Salem is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salem?
18.1% of adults in Salem have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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