Salem, OR | Neighborhood Guide

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Salem

Property Listings

Courtesy of SMI Commercial Real Estate LLC

$4,982,250

14,235 Sq.Ft. For Sale

2965 RYAN DR, Salem, OR 97301

MLS®: 228278473

Courtesy of John L. Scott

$3,150,000

0 Strong RD, Salem, OR 97303

MLS®: 15553413

Courtesy of Premiere Property Group LLC

$2,800,000

14,000 Sq.Ft. For Sale

1885 ANUNSEN CT NE, Salem, OR 97301

MLS®: 650541247

Courtesy of John L. Scott

$2,206,811

0 Battlecreek RD, Salem, OR 97301

MLS®: 15287209

Courtesy of Norris & Stevens Investment Real Estate Services

$2,075,000

NW Wallace RD, Salem, OR 97304

MLS®: 468567809

Courtesy of Real Broker

$1,730,000

4,250 Sq.Ft. For Sale

3620 Mainline DR NE, Salem, OR 97301

MLS®: 23335903

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Overview for Salem, OR

174,193 people live in Salem, where the median age is 35.7 and the average individual income is $31,610. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

174,193

Total Population

35.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$31,610

Average individual Income

Around Salem, OR

There's plenty to do around Salem, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

46

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

67

Bikeable

Bike Score

36

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Delectable Delights Homemade Creations, Mode Cakes, and La Cora.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Delectable Delights Homemade Creations page on Yelp	Dining · $	1.12 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mode Cakes page on Yelp Search 1385 Neahkahnie St SE on Google Maps	Dining	4.35 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the La Cora page on Yelp Search 4415 River Rd N on Google Maps	Dining	4.53 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Foodology Mobile Kitchen page on Yelp Search 5669 Commercial St SE on Google Maps	Dining	3.48 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Radar Toys page on Yelp Search 1440 Lancaster Dr NE on Google Maps	Shopping	2.64 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Dance Store page on Yelp Search 2794 12th St SE on Google Maps	Shopping	0.73 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stone Guardian Acupuncture page on Yelp Search 910 Capitol St NE on Google Maps	Active	1.61 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Krav Maga Salem page on Yelp Search 2060 Vista Ave SE on Google Maps	Active	0.95 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CrossFit Salem page on Yelp Search 3589 Fairview Industrial Dr SE on Google Maps	Active	1.35 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CrossFit View page on Yelp Search 2925 22nd St SE on Google Maps	Active	0.89 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Karate For Kids - South Salem page on Yelp Search 4564 Commercial St SE on Google Maps	Active	2.39 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the A.W. Designs page on Yelp Search 2023 25th St SE on Google Maps	Beauty	0.75 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Miss Dany's Place page on Yelp Search 1132 Edgewater St NW on Google Maps	Beauty	2.02 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lush Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 189 Liberty St NE on Google Maps	Beauty	1.41 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Salem, OR

Population Households Employment

Salem has 64,426 households, with an average household size of 2.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Salem do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 174,193 people call Salem home. The population density is 3,568 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

174,193

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.7

Median Age

50.96 / 49.04%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

64,426

Total Households

2.58

Average Household Size

$31,610

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Salem, OR

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The following schools are within or nearby Salem. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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