As of 2012, Salem's population is 1,347 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -5.51 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Salem is $82,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.95 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Salem's cost of living is 11.20% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Salem public schools spend $4,912 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Salem. --------------------The unemployment rate in Salem is 3.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Salem jobs have Increased by 1.73 percent.
Ranked #2 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #6 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
Ranked #24 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #100 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #104 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 20 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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