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Salem Township
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Suburb
Pittsburgh

Salem Township

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Salem Township is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 6,125. Salem Township is in Westmoreland County. Living in Salem Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Salem Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Salem Township are above average.
    About Salem Township...
    Population
    6,125
    Suburb of
    Pittsburgh
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $134,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $718
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      47%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Salem Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $71,967
    National
    $69,021
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