As of 2012, Salem Metro Area's population is 390,738 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 12.68 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Salem Metro Area is $152,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.07 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Salem Metro Area's cost of living is 4.70% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Salem Metro Area public schools spend $5,015 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.1 students per teacher in Salem Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Salem Metro Area is 8.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Salem Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 1.14 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------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 |