Salem, IL
1 neighborhoods · 10,995 residents · Illinois
B+
71/100
74
Safety Score
80
Affordability
$65K
Median Income
$106K
Median Home Value
Is Salem, IL a Good Place to Live?
Salem receives an overall livability grade of B+ (71/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Illinois. Safety scores B+ (74/100). Affordability scores A (80/100) with a median household income of $64,688 and median home values around $105,900.
About 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.3%. 71% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 39.
$730
Median Rent/mo
17.2%
College Educated
5.3%
Unemployment
71%
Owner-Occupied
39
Median Age
10,995
Population
1
Zip Codes
Marion
County
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Neighborhoods in Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62881Marion Co. | 71 B+ | 74 | 80 | $65K | $106K | 10,995 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.