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Best Places to Live in Salem Metro Area, Oregon

Ranked #7 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Lowest Risk)
Ranked #15 Best Cities for Teleworking - Small Metro Areas
Ranked #54 Best Green Cities
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Ranked #82 2005 High Gas Prices

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Population:394,277
Pop. Change:13%
State: Oregon
Metro Area:Salem Metro Area
County:Marion, Polk, ... 2 more
City:Salem, Keizer, ... 33 more
Zip Code:97301, 97308, ... 39 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Salem, Oregon Metro Area

As of 2011, Salem Metro Area's population is 394,277 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.46 percent.

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The median home cost in Salem Metro Area is $199,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -7.46 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Salem Metro Area's cost of living is 5.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Salem Metro Area public schools spend $4,944 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.1 students per teacher in Salem Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Salem Metro Area is 10.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Salem Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.03 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Salem Metro Area'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