Salem, OR
Living in Salem
Bikeability49
Walkability48
Commute65
Public Transit44
Affordability62
Public Safety64
Airports50
Hospitals87
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
169kPopulation+17k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$243kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$849Median Monthly Rent+$251 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
Oregon34
Salem Metro Area30
Marion County29
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
Oregon58
Salem Metro Area68
Marion County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 11 | 5 |
| Feb | 41 | 8 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 8 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| Jun | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 11 | 3 |
| Dec | 38 | 12 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding18
Tornado2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, OR
Montessori Discovery
1 miles, SW
Little Friends Montessori
1 miles, N
St Joseph School
1 miles, N
Sonshine School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, OR
Willamette University
1 miles, NW
Corban University
4 miles, SE
Western Oregon University
12 miles, SW
Mount Angel Seminary
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, OR
Salem Hospital
1 miles, NW
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
1 miles, NE
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
13 miles, NE
West Valley Hospital
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Salem, OR
Portland International Airport
50 miles, NE
Mahlon Sweet Field
56 miles, S
Roberts Field
103 miles, SE
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
121 miles, SW