Salem SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Salem summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Salem. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Salem is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Salem is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Salem is $208,086.
The median income in Salem is $56,538.
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Salem Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Salem | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Salem, IN Weather
The average high in Salem is 65.5° and the average low is 43.4°.
There are 76.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.8 inches of precipitation each year with 13.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Salem |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Salem Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Salem
The current population in Salem is 6,489. The population has increased 2.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,489 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 6,484 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 6,330 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 6,276 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 6,193 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,172 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 6,181 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 6,191 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,214 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,256 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 6,264 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,278 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 6,302 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 6,325 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 6,338 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
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Salem is:
95.1% White with 6,171 White residents.
0.1% African American with 8 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 3 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 130 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 177 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Salem | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Salem
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Salem is 49.7% female with 3,221 female residents.
Salem is 50.3% male with 3,267 male residents.
| Gender | Salem | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Salem completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Salem completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Salem completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Salem completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Salem completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Salem completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Salem completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Salem completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Salem completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Salem | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Salem, Indiana
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4.1% of households in Salem earn Less than $10,000.
8.2% of households in Salem earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.0% of households in Salem earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.6% of households in Salem earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Salem earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.1% of households in Salem earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.0% of households in Salem earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in Salem earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.1% of households in Salem earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.7% of households in Salem earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Salem | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.0% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
