Salem, SC
1 neighborhoods · 5,960 residents · South Carolina
A
82/100
74
Safety Score
87
Affordability
$87K
Median Income
$367K
Median Home Value
Is Salem, SC a Good Place to Live?
Salem receives an overall livability grade of A (82/100), placing it among the better areas in South Carolina. Safety scores B+ (74/100). Affordability scores A (87/100) with a median household income of $86,711 and median home values around $367,400.
About 48.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.4%. 96% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 62.
48.8%
College Educated
2.4%
Unemployment
96%
Owner-Occupied
62
Median Age
5,960
Population
1
Zip Codes
Oconee
County
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Neighborhoods in Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29676Oconee Co. | 82 A | 74 | 87 | $87K | $367K | 5,960 |
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.