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Living in Salem

Salem had 7,236 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. In July 2026, median household income was US$59,728 a year. There were 60 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population7,035people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,898EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent680.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.43%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,531offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 3% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.17µg/m³country median 7.0 — 26% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Salem?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Salem.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$774 per month, while the median home value was US$106,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 65%, and the vacancy rate was 8.98% in July 2026. 39.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Salem recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$774/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent39.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,736 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)790.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent680.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes131 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Salem a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 50–66%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student58%strong on education, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 57–75%
Retirement60%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 50–70%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 26 of 7,035 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Salem is 2.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income59,728 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband73.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,898 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,441 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.43 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Salem?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,441 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,834of €2,707 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,707
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €791
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,834
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Salem Salary needed to live in Salem

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Salem. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Salem. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher91.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents25.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents60 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,643 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Salem when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSalem highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Salem highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Salem3,335
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,531 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents297.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes22 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time13.91 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSLO3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Salem. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Salem.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Salem is 5.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.17 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.56 · Feb 6.33 · Mar 12.22 · Apr 19 · May 24.28 · Jun 29.17 · Jul 31 · Aug 30.33 · Sep 26.89 · Oct 20.39 · Nov 12.39 · Dec 6 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117636 (SALEM)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.22 · Feb -4.44 · Mar 0.556 · Apr 6.5 · May 12.56 · Jun 17.67 · Jul 19.67 · Aug 18.44 · Sep 13.83 · Oct 7.22 · Nov 1.11 · Dec -3.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117636 (SALEM)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.33 · Feb 0.944 · Mar 6.39 · Apr 12.78 · May 18.44 · Jun 23.44 · Jul 25.33 · Aug 24.39 · Sep 20.33 · Oct 13.83 · Nov 6.72 · Dec 1.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 77.98 · Feb 65.02 · Mar 94.74 · Apr 119.1 · May 126.7 · Jun 129 · Jul 103.4 · Aug 96.52 · Sep 89.92 · Oct 87.38 · Nov 101.3 · Dec 74.42 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117636 (SALEM)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading67.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,049 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.53 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Indianapolis ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±3.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.3 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.3 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±3.3 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 26 is not 0.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.152 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents26 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density388.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,035 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics6,953 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value106,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes65.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate60.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage68.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available91.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,278 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Salem

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Salem alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 338 km, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.2% Salem+3919%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,035 Salem+611%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 2.0 km Salem+350%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,898 Salem+67%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.4% Salem+55%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,531 Salem−52%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.2 µg/m³ Salem+51%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Salem

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Salem, nearest in population first.

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Briar7,035 residentsShields7,035 residentsRoosevelt7,032 residentsYoungtown7,039 residentsInwood7,031 residentsSt. Albans7,031 residents

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Is Salem part of Centralia?

Salem is in the published commuting zone of Centralia; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Centralia city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Salem?

The median gross salary is 3,441 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Salem?

The unemployment rate is 2.43 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Salem?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.17 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Salem?

Police recorded 1,531 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Salem?

The published population is 7,035 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Salem?

26 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Salem a good place to live?

Salem may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Salem part of Centralia?

Salem is in the published commuting zone of Centralia; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Salem?

Centralia is near Salem. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Salem (Illinois), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version ab2a3c2a7eb1966f06a741c14c047417]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/salem-il/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Salem (Illinois), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117636 (SALEM) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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