Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Apex, NC vs Salem, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Apex is 177.8% younger than the median age of a home in Salem.
 Apex, NCSalem, VAUnited States
 Median Home Age18  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$260,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock48.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.108.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.7$11.0
 Homes Owned69.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented24.5%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Apex, NCSalem, VAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,480$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$890$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,710  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,500$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,770  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Apex, NCSalem, VAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Apex, NCSalem, VAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock23.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99920.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99920.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.6%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Apex, NCSalem, VAUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200928.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196928.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.2%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews
Jules · Apex, NC
Be Careful what you wish for
Over 9 years ago

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

   |    Reply
Tracy · Apex, NC
My heart belongs to Apex
Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

   |    Reply
Gina · Apex, NC
Quality of Life
Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Apex

See all reviews
Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

   |    Reply
sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 10 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

   |    Reply
Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 14 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salem

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Pensacola, FloridaRosamond, CaliforniaCompare
 Fredericksburg, VirginiaCascade, MontanaCompare
 Cheyenne, OklahomaMcalester, OklahomaCompare
 Rapid City, South DakotaMiddletown, ConnecticutCompare
 Banning, CaliforniaVista, CaliforniaCompare
 Snohomish, WashingtonMonroe, WashingtonCompare
 Pittsburg, KansasEllsworth, KansasCompare
 Yuma, ArizonaSun City West, ArizonaCompare
 Minot, North DakotaAirway Heights, WashingtonCompare
 Blackwell, OklahomaNewkirk, OklahomaCompare

Learn More About Apex, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Salem, Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.