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See what Salem, OH has to offer.

What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Salem

I have a very nice view of park from my apartment. There is a community center in walking distance. It is very quiet. Restraunts and dollar store as well as some convenint store are within walking distance.

Its a quiet area where we can take walks ride bikes or just sit outside. Its a short walk to parks and library.

It is quiet. People mind there own business. There is a lot of nature and farms around, there are biking trails not too far away

Who Lives Here

Salem Demographics

Education

High School

35%

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

9%

Master's

3%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

48%

3 people

21%

4 people

16%

5 people

6%

6+ people

10%

Household Income

0-50k

56%

50-100k

27%

100-150k

12%

150-200k

3%

200k+

3%

Age

0-10

15%

10-20

10%

20-45

28%

45-65

27%

65+

20%

Getting Around Salem

Salem Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

55%

15-30 Mins

21%

30-40 Mins

10%

40-60 Mins

9%

60+ Mins

5%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 3737

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 2 of 3 renters

Percentage: 3131

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

What Renters Are Saying

Salem Features

Busy Streets

No

Say 3 of 3 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 3 of 3 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 3 of 3 renters

Area Has Litter

No

Say 3 of 3 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 3 of 3 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

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Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 3 of 3 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 3 of 3 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 3 of 3 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 2 of 3 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Nearby Parks

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Pet Friendly

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 3 of 3 renters

Near Grocery Stores

No

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Near Highways

No

Say 3 of 3 renters

Near Schools

No

Say 3 of 3 renters

Salem Education

Schools

Percentage: 3/53/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Salem

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Living in Salem, OH

A town in Ohio, Salem has approximately 12,000 residents. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just under 42, skew older than most cities in Ohio. Home ownership is more common than renting in Salem, and 37% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $691 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Salem will save around $1,400 compared to the state average.

Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Salem, the most common four of which are manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 31% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the city's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of nearly $57K, Salem workers bring in about $7,000 less than the average Ohio resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Salem has a high percentage of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (30%) compared to the national average. In addition, 12% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Salem residents have an average commute of about 23 minutes, shorter than the Ohio average of about 24 minutes. Driving is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 41% of workers, while public transportation is not widely used. Few workers (2%) commute on foot, though the number exceeds the national average.