As of 2012, Salem's population is 154,637 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.49 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Salem is $153,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.14 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Salem's cost of living is 2.40% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Salem public schools spend $5,259 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 19.3 students per teacher in Salem. --------------------The unemployment rate in Salem is 9.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Salem jobs have Decreased by 1.17 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 25 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 • Median Priced Homes |