As of 2012, Salem's population is 28,776 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.68 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Salem is $228,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.97 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Salem's cost of living is 30.00% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Salem public schools spend $5,647 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.1 students per teacher in Salem. --------------------The unemployment rate in Salem is 6.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Salem jobs have Increased by 0.19 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Salem's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
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