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Crime in Salem summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Salem. Key points include:
There were 186 total crimes in Salem in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Salem is 1,595.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Salem is 231.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Salem is 1,363.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Salem is -24.73% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Salem Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salem / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 186 | 1,595.1 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 231.5 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 17.2 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 171.5 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 159 | 1,363.5 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 77.2 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 145 | 1,243.5 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 42.9 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Salem is 82 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 $181,905.
The median income in Salem is $47,073.
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Salem Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Salem | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Salem, OH Weather
The average high in Salem is 60.4° and the average low is 39.5°.
There are 83.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.7 inches of precipitation each year with 27.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Salem |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Salem, OH Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Salem
I live in salem and i hate ohio. Seriously people don't move to ohio, people are jokes here and some of the worst people you'll ever meet. Like its beyond negative, people are a******s.
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Salem Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Salem
The current population in Salem is 11,758. The population has decreased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,758 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 11,805 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 11,861 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 11,920 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 11,692 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 11,774 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 11,870 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 11,939 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 12,071 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 12,115 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 12,214 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,264 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 12,311 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 12,356 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 12,383 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
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Salem is:
95.9% White with 11,272 White residents.
0.1% African American with 8 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 37 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 244 Two Or More residents.
1.6% Hispanic with 184 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Salem | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Salem
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Salem is 52.0% female with 6,110 female residents.
Salem is 48.0% male with 5,648 male residents.
| Gender | Salem | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.3% | 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.
11.0% of adults in Salem completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Salem completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Salem completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Salem completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Salem completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Salem completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Salem completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Salem completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Salem | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Salem, Ohio
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6.8% of households in Salem earn Less than $10,000.
6.1% of households in Salem earn $10,000 to $14,999.
18.5% of households in Salem earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Salem earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.6% of households in Salem earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.0% of households in Salem earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Salem earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.3% of households in Salem earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Salem earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Salem earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Salem | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.6% | 11.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.0% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.3% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
