Salem, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Salem, Oregon Summary
Life in Salem research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Salem over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Salem:
The population in Salem is 174,193.
The median home value in Salem is $289,500.
The median income in Salem is $62,185.
The cost of living in Salem is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Salem is $1,125.
The unemployment rate in Salem is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Salem is 14.7%.
Table Of Contents
Salem SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
7
Commute
8
Salem, OR Crime Report
7,372
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,103.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
76.55%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salem / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,372 | 4,103.3 | 2,950.9 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 866 | 482.0 | 291.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 7 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 175 | 97.4 | 51.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 640 | 356.2 | 200.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 6,506 | 3,621.3 | 2,659.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 749 | 416.9 | 339.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 4,568 | 2,542.6 | 1,928.8 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1,189 | 661.8 | 391.0 | 282.7 |
Salem, OR Cost Of Living
112
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Salem | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 96 | 140 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 129 | 117 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 97 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Salem in Oregon
Map Of Salem, OR
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Population over time in Salem
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 171,806 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 166,756 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 163,654 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 161,975 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 160,008 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 157,967 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 156,937 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 154,835 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 153,481 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 151,809 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
| Race | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.8% | 74.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 22.4% | 13.6% | 18.4% |
Gender in Salem
| Gender | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
| Education | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Salem, Oregon
| Income | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 17.4% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 8.4% | 9.5% |
