City Intelligence
Salem, OR
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Salem. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
96,768
Median Home
$321K
Median Income
$65K
Zip Codes Covered
2
With a population of 96,768, Salem is a mid-sized OR city. Median household income is $65K with homes valued around $321K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Salem, OR. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$321K
Vacancy Rate
5.0%
Owner-Occupied
52%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Salem, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
97301
Area StatsPop: 55,386
Home Value: $275K
97302
Area StatsPop: 41,382
Home Value: $382K
Salem Area Map
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Schools Near Salem
Schools in and around Salem, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (13)
Auburn Elementary School
Brush College Elementary School
Bush Elementary School
Candalaria Elementary School
Cummings Elementary School
Englewood Elementary School
Four Corners Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
Hoover Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School
Scott Elementary School
Wright Elementary School
Yoshikai Elementary School
Middle Schools (7)
Crossler Middle School
Eagle Charter School
Grant Community School
Houck Middle School
Oregon School for the Deaf
Stephens Middle School
Willamette Career Academy
Private Schools (12)
ABIQUA ACADEMY
BLANCHET CATHOLIC SCHOOL
BUTTERCUP HILL
CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
HERITAGE SCHOOL
IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
LITTLE FRIENDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
OUR SAVIOR'S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
RIVIERA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL
ST VINCENT DE PAUL DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOO
Livability Grades
How Salem stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Salem and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.