Living in Salem County
About Salem County
Salem is a county in the Roanoke Metropolitan area. It has a population of 25,372 and a population density of 1,742, which is 95% above the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 2 years below the Roanoke Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.
Salem city has a median home value of $184,361, which is 31% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,400 is 10% above the metro average rent and 33% below the national average rent The average household income in Salem County is $68,402 , which is 4% above the Metro average household income and 12% below the national average of household income.
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Demographics
Salem County's population is made up of 46% married, 35% single, 12% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 64% of the population in Salem County.
- 48% Male
- 52% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Salem County is $37,991. The Median Household Income is $68,402
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Crime Data
Salem crime index is 75 which is lower than the national average.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
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