Salem, OR

Living in Salem

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 48
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 42
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Schools 26
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Residents

169k Population +17k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$243k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$849 Median Monthly Rent +$251 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Salem

United States45
Oregon34
Salem Metro Area30
Marion County29

Property Crime in Salem

United States48
Oregon58
Salem Metro Area68
Marion County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 11 5
Feb 41 8 7
Mar 43 8 5
Apr 47 5 4
May 53 4 1
Jun 58 3 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 64 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 43 11 3
Dec 38 12 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding18
Tornado2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salem, OR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Salem, OR

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Montessori Discovery
1 miles, SW
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St Joseph School
1 miles, N
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Sonshine School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Salem, OR

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Willamette University
1 miles, NW
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Corban University
4 miles, SE
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Mount Angel Seminary
15 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Salem, OR

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Salem Hospital
1 miles, NW
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West Valley Hospital
14 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Salem, OR

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Mahlon Sweet Field
56 miles, S
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Roberts Field
103 miles, SE
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