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Bedford, VA vs Salem, VA

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- The median age of a home in Bedford is 2.0% older than the median age of a home in Salem.
 Bedford, VASalem, VAUnited States
 Median Home Age515042
 Median Home Cost$218,900$260,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.9%15.8%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.51.2%48.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.60.7%55.9%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$4.8$9.7$11.0
 Homes Owned46.9%58.8%57.4%
 Housing Vacant13.2%10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented39.9%31.1%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Bedford, VASalem, VAUnited States
 Average Rent$1,250$1,480$1,840
 Studio Apartment$810$800$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$820$890$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$930$1,090$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,270$1,500$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,400$1,690$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Bedford, VASalem, VAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent2.1%3.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%0.0%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.0%0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%0.3%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation4.9%1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.1%5.3%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Bedford, VASalem, VAUnited States
 Less Than $20,0005.3%1.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%1.5%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.0%0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.3%1.3%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9991.7%3.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99930.7%16.1%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99923.2%23.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99924.8%26.5%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9999.3%11.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.5%6.1%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9991.2%5.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%0.7%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.0%0.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Bedford, VASalem, VAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.0%0.2%
 2010 to 20145.0%6.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.0%6.1%13.6%
 1990 to 19994.9%10.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.2%11.5%13.2%
 1970 to 197923.8%20.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.9%10.8%13.6%
 1950 to 195915.8%12.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.3%5.2%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier13.7%13.2%12.2%
Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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Over 16 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Over 18 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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Over 9 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Over 13 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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