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Salem
  • Suburb in Virginia
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Salem

#3 in Best Places to Live in Roanoke Area
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Salem is a suburb of with a population of 25,335. Salem is in Salem City County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Salem offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Salem there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Salem. The public schools in Salem are highly rated.
    About Salem...
    Population
    25,335
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $205,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $988
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      27.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      39.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      23.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      157.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,490.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      173.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Salem

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,472
    National
    $69,021
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