Salem, VA
1 neighborhoods · 38,386 residents · Virginia
A
80/100
91
Safety Score
75
Affordability
$73K
Median Income
$233K
Median Home Value
Is Salem, VA a Good Place to Live?
Salem receives an overall livability grade of A (80/100), placing it among the better areas in Virginia. Safety scores A+ (91/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (75/100) with a median household income of $73,136 and median home values around $232,500.
About 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.5%. 71% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$1,063
Median Rent/mo
30.8%
College Educated
3.5%
Unemployment
71%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
38,386
Population
1
Zip Codes
Salem (city)
County
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Neighborhoods in Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24153Salem (city) Co. | 80 A | 91 | 75 | $73K | $233K | 38,386 |
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.