Salem Township, PA
Living in Salem Township
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute68
Public Transit8
Affordability69
Public Safety91
Airports8
Hospitals40
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.2kPopulation
51 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
72%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate46%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$9.4k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$610Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke6%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas4%
Utility gas42%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Salem Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem Township, PA
New Story School
4 miles, SW
Holy Family Consolidated School
5 miles, SW
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
9 miles, N
Anne McLaughlin's Child Care
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Salem Township, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
15 miles, SW
Wilkes University
18 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem Township, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
3 miles, SW
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
16 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
16 miles, SE
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Salem Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
29 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
50 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
70 miles, SW