Salem, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

171,806

Unemployment

6.2%

Poverty

15.3%

Median Home

$266,200

Median Income

$58,726

Median Rent

$1,034

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Salem SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Salem, OR Crime Report

7,396
Total Crimes

4,187.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

78.48%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Salem / 100k People	Oregon / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	7,396	4,187.2	2,950.9	2,346.0

Violent Crime	698	395.2	291.9	387.8
Murder	2	1.1	2.9	6.5
Robbery	148	83.8	51.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	520	294.4	200.6	279.7
Property Crime	6,698	3,792.1	2,659.0	1,958.2
Burglary	678	383.8	339.2	314.2
Larceny	4,911	2,780.4	1,928.8	1,398.0
Car Theft	1,109	627.9	391.0	246.0

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Salem, OR Cost Of Living

112
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Salem	Oregon	National Average
Overall	112	119	100

Services	120	119	100
Groceries	112	114	100
Health	117	118	100
Housing	96	122	100
Transportation	129	128	100
Utilities	87	88	100

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Salem, OR Photos

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Rankings for Salem in Oregon

Ranks #28 in Cheapest Places To Live In Oregon

Ranks #102 in Most Dangerous Cities In Oregon

Ranks #110 in Worst Places To Live In Oregon

Map Of Salem, OR

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Population over time in Salem

Year	Population	% Change
2020	171,806	3.0%
2019	166,756	1.9%
2018	163,654	1.0%
2017	161,975	1.2%
2016	160,008	1.3%
2015	157,967	0.7%
2014	156,937	1.4%
2013	154,835	0.9%
2012	153,481	1.1%
2011	151,809	-

Race / Ethnicity in Salem

White

66.6% (114,475)

African American

1.1% (1,832)

American Indian

0.8% (1,437)

Asian

3.1% (5,353)

Hawaiian

1.5% (2,515)

Other

0.3% (496)

Two Or More

4.2% (7,214)

Hispanic

22.4% (38,484)

Race	Salem	OR	USA
White	66.6%	74.9%	60.1%
African American	1.1%	1.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.8%	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	3.1%	4.4%	5.6%
Hawaiian	1.5%	0.4%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	4.2%	4.1%	2.8%
Hispanic	22.4%	13.2%	18.2%

Gender in Salem

Female

49.4% (84,809)

Male

50.6% (86,996)

Gender	Salem	OR	USA
Female	49.4%	50.4%	50.8%
Male	50.6%	49.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (12,026)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (10,308)

High School / GED

23.0% (39,515)

Some College

26.0% (44,669)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (15,462)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (30,925)

Master's Degree

8.0% (13,744)

Professional Degree

2.0% (3,436)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (1,718)

Education	Salem	OR	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	23.0%	23.0%	27.0%
Some College	26.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Salem, Oregon

Less than $10,000

5.3% (909,108)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.4% (752,544)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.9% (1,528,546)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.5% (1,809,489)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.2% (2,269,907)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.7% (3,376,767)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.6% (2,330,733)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.0% (2,570,761)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.7% (987,663)

$200,000 or more

3.8% (645,077)

Income	Salem	OR	USA
Less than $10,000	5.3%	5.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.4%	3.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.9%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.5%	8.7%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.2%	12.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.7%	18.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.6%	13.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.0%	16.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.7%	7.0%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.8%	7.2%	8.3%

Salem, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Rankings for Salem in Oregon

Ranks #28 in Cheapest Places To Live In Oregon

Ranks #102 in Most Dangerous Cities In Oregon