Salem Metro Area, OR
Living in the Salem Metro Area
Bikeability37
Walkability42
Commute56
Public Transit33
Affordability61
Public Safety71
Airports49
Hospitals86
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
423kPopulation+39k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate26%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$251kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$852Median Monthly Rent+$234 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Salem Metro Area
United States45
Oregon34
Property Crime in the Salem Metro Area
United States48
Oregon58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump46%
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 the Salem Metro Area
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding20
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem Metro Area, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem Metro Area, OR
Livingstone Adventist Academy
3 miles, NW
Williamette Valley Baptist School
4 miles, SE
Salem Academy
5 miles, NW
Blanchet Catholic School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Salem Metro Area, OR
Corban University
3 miles, SW
Willamette University
7 miles, W
Mount Angel Seminary
12 miles, NE
Western Oregon University
17 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem Metro Area, OR
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
6 miles, NW
Salem Hospital
7 miles, W
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Santiam Hospital
9 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Salem Metro Area, OR
Portland International Airport
50 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
56 miles, S
Roberts Field
97 miles, SE
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
122 miles, SW