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Salem
  • City in Oregon
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Salem

#3 in Best Places to Live in Salem Area
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Salem is a city in Oregon with a population of 174,193. Salem is in Marion County. Living in Salem offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Salem there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Salem and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Salem are above average.
    About Salem...
    Population
    174,193
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $289,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,125
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      343.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      93.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      395.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,606.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      627.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Salem

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,185
    National
    $69,021
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