City Intelligence
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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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%
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
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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.