Living in Salem Heights, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salem Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Salem Heights has 3,602 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $93,700 (31% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $245,200.
Salem Heights at a glance
- Population
- 3,602
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $93,700State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $245,200State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Salem Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Salem Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salem Heights the median home value is $245,200, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,620 a month in housing costs.
Salem Heights median household income
The median household income in Salem Heights is $93,700 and the income per person is $48,361. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Salem Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,362
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.57
Salem Heights demographics
- Population
- 3,602
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,362
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salem Heights ›
Education in Salem Heights
48.9% of adults 25 and older in Salem Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salem Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Salem Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Heights | 3,602 | $93,700 | $245,200 | — |
| Fruit Hill | 4,200 | $107,254 | $271,300 | — |
| Sherwood | 3,808 | $125,729 | $301,200 | — |
| Silver Grove | 1,008 | $46,595 | $107,700 | $587 |
| Forestville | 10,831 | $98,115 | $316,800 | $1,613 |
| Melbourne | 627 | $80,000 | $166,200 | $638 |
| Coldstream | 1,540 | $231,538 | $849,600 | — |
| Turpin Hills | 4,875 | $141,346 | $444,300 | $1,149 |
| Crestview | 505 | $93,750 | $173,900 | $1,521 |
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What is the median household income in Salem Heights, OH?
The median household income in Salem Heights is $93,700, 31% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Salem Heights?
The median home value in Salem Heights is $245,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Salem Heights, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Salem Heights?
The median age in Salem Heights is 38.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Salem Heights?
The average commute to work in Salem Heights is 21 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salem Heights?
The unemployment rate in Salem Heights is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salem Heights?
48.9% of adults in Salem Heights 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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