Salem, KY
1 neighborhoods · 1,764 residents · Kentucky
C+
58/100
66
Safety Score
59
Affordability
$47K
Median Income
$86K
Median Home Value
Is Salem, KY a Good Place to Live?
Salem receives an overall livability grade of C+ (58/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Kentucky. Safety scores B (66/100). Affordability scores C+ (59/100) with a median household income of $47,232 and median home values around $85,800.
About 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.7%. 84% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 46.
$644
Median Rent/mo
8.3%
College Educated
5.7%
Unemployment
84%
Owner-Occupied
46
Median Age
1,764
Population
1
Zip Codes
Livingston
County
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Neighborhoods in Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42078Livingston Co. | 58 C+ | 66 | 59 | $47K | $86K | 1,764 |
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.