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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$184,361Median Home Value
$265,276 Roanoke Metro Area
$1,400Median Rent
$1,256 Roanoke Metro Area
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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.

25,372Population
313,786 Roanoke Metro Area
1,742Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
41 Median Age
43 Roanoke Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Salem County is $37,991. The Median Household Income is $68,402

$37,991Income Per Capita
$39,231 Roanoke Metro Area
$68,402Median Household Income
$65,537 Roanoke Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
12% Roanoke Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
3% Roanoke Metro Area
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Amenities in Salem County
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$184,361Median Home Value
$265,276 Roanoke Metro Area
$1,400Median Rent
$1,256 Roanoke Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Roanoke Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
36%
Home Owners
64%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Salem crime index is 75 which is lower than the national average.

75
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

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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