As of 2012, Salem's population is 41,340 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.85 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Salem is $230,700. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.46 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Salem's cost of living is 33.40% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Salem public schools spend $8,816 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 10.6 students per teacher in Salem. --------------------The unemployment rate in Salem is 6.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Salem jobs have Decreased by 0.45 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 32 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Salem's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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