Living in South Salem, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Salem · Census data 2020–2024
South Salem has 185 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $60,625 (15% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $137,500.
South Salem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Salem at a glance
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 34.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $60,625State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $137,500State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is South Salem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 38.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Salem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Salem the median home value is $137,500, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,077 a month in housing costs.
South Salem median household income
The median household income in South Salem is $60,625 and the income per person is $25,350. 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in South Salem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 69
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 3.25
South Salem demographics
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 35.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Salem ›
Education in South Salem
21.6% of adults 25 and older in South Salem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Salem
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
South Salem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Salem | 185 | $60,625 | $137,500 | — |
| Greenfield | 3,966 | $46,875 | $113,700 | $702 |
| Bainbridge | 617 | $56,250 | $97,700 | $910 |
| Frankfort | 1,171 | $67,500 | $168,200 | $852 |
| Highland Holiday | 976 | $61,950 | $67,100 | — |
| Leesburg | 1,098 | $77,102 | $150,900 | $780 |
| Rocky Fork Point | 818 | $36,250 | $140,600 | — |
| Clarksburg | 464 | $49,107 | $116,100 | $894 |
| New Holland | 955 | $47,159 | $137,100 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in South Salem, OH?
The median household income in South Salem is $60,625, 15% 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 South Salem?
The median home value in South Salem is $137,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is South Salem, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 38.5%.
What is the median age in South Salem?
The median age in South Salem is 34.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in South Salem?
The average commute to work in South Salem is 22 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Salem?
The unemployment rate in South Salem is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Salem?
21.6% of adults in South 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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