Living in Salem, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salem · Census data 2020–2024
Salem has 11,758 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $47,073 (34% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $119,400, the median rent is $763/month.
Salem at a glance
- Population
- 11,758
- Median age
- 42State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $47,073State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $119,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Salem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Salem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salem the median home value is $119,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,024 a month in housing costs.
Salem median household income
The median household income in Salem is $47,073 and the income per person is $31,259. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Salem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,756
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.23
Salem demographics
- Population
- 11,758
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 5,141
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salem ›
Education in Salem
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Salem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salem
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Salem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 11,758 | $47,073 | $119,400 | $763 |
| Washingtonville | 601 | $38,906 | $112,500 | $782 |
| Leetonia | 1,862 | $62,143 | $109,800 | $867 |
| Guilford Lake | 1,307 | $92,768 | $215,500 | — |
| Beloit | 948 | $54,583 | $100,400 | $638 |
| Sebring | 4,146 | $49,541 | $90,300 | $1,233 |
| Columbiana | 6,903 | $54,688 | $191,700 | $702 |
| Canfield | 7,649 | $97,439 | $254,800 | $788 |
| Lisbon | 2,832 | $46,667 | $110,000 | $744 |
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What is the median household income in Salem, OH?
The median household income in Salem is $47,073, 34% lower 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?
The median home value in Salem is $119,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Salem?
The median gross rent in Salem is $763 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Salem, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in Salem?
The median age in Salem is 42 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Salem?
The average commute to work in Salem is 22 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salem?
The unemployment rate in Salem is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salem?
19.8% 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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