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Living in Salem

In 2026, there were 516 physicians per 100,000 residents. The city had 6 schools in 2026. Salem, a city in the United States, had a population of 25,618 in July 2026. 50.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0732 sources

Population25,816people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,693EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent995.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.6%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,341incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 15% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
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$1,133 per month, while the median home value was US$258,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62.8%, and the vacancy rate was 7.7% 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 internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,133/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent50.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,184 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,114 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)3Official
Median monthly rent995.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

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 worker55%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 47–63%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family68%strong on family, weak on cost · range 59–77%
Retirement58%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 48–68%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,147 of 25,816 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

Median household income was US$66,725 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Salem is 3.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income66,725 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet8.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,693 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)26Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,483 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov25Official
Unemployment rate3.6 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental 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: €3,483 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,540of €2,737 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.€2,737
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− €1,114
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€1,540
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

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

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 higher94.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents27.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio30 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents516 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,323 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 residents1,341 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents89.88 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time19.01 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work5.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport9 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Nearest airportROA3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

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
Open official information
Open the full United States section
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 202412Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.39 · Feb 10.44 · Mar 15 · Apr 20.94 · May 25.11 · Jun 29.11 · Jul 31.17 · Aug 30.28 · Sep 26.67 · Oct 21.17 · Nov 15 · Dec 10 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013741 (ROANOKE-BLACKSBURG RGNL AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.83 · Feb -0.667 · Mar 3.11 · Apr 7.94 · May 12.78 · Jun 17.33 · Jul 19.67 · Aug 18.89 · Sep 15.06 · Oct 8.78 · Nov 3.17 · Dec -0.111 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013741 (ROANOKE-BLACKSBURG RGNL AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.3 · Feb 4.9 · Mar 9.1 · Apr 14.4 · May 18.9 · Jun 23.2 · Jul 25.4 · Aug 24.6 · Sep 20.9 · Oct 15 · Nov 9.1 · Dec 4.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 80.52 · Feb 73.41 · Mar 89.15 · Apr 88.65 · May 109.5 · Jun 118.4 · Jul 108.7 · Aug 85.6 · Sep 103.1 · Oct 75.18 · Nov 77.22 · Dec 78.23 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013741 (ROANOKE-BLACKSBURG RGNL AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading65.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.72 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation991.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.7 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.29 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.0 °C, Werl (Germany) ±4.4 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.5 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±4.7 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±4.7 °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 1,147 is not 2.9% 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 share2.94 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents1,147 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density686.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population25,816 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value258,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes62.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate59.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad4.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage68.41 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage76.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance4.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher33.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over12,162 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home10.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans86.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

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.

Vinton as a Salem alternative in the same region

14 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 0.9% Vinton vs 3.6% Salem−75%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,310 Vinton vs €2,693 Salem+23%
  • Residents: 7,967 Vinton vs 25,816 Salem−69%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,914 (2024) Vinton vs 1,341 (2025) Salemno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 2.1% Vinton vs 2.9% Salem−28%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.1 µg/m³ Vinton vs 5.2 µg/m³ Salem+18%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Vinton vs 8.0 km Salem+13%
Full comparisonMore about Vinton

Plainfield as a Salem alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 849 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,693 Salem+79%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.9% Salem+108%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.2 µg/m³ Salem+51%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 25,816 Salem+94%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,483 Salem+16%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 (2024) Plainfield vs 1,341 (2025) Salemno percentage
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.6% Salem+5%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Salem

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

Cave Spring 7.4 km away
Rent
1,187 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,911 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Hollins 10.8 km away
Rent
1,102 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,859 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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

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Sun City West25,806 residentsMiddletown25,798 residentsSuitland25,839 residentsBelton25,861 residentsRockville Centre25,770 residentsWindsor25,864 residents

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Is Salem part of Roanoke?

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

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source20

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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 3,483 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Salem?

The unemployment rate is 3.6 %. 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 1,341 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Salem?

The published population is 25,816 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Salem?

1,147 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 Roanoke?

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

Which cities are near Salem?

Roanoke, Cave Spring, Hollins, Vinton are 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 (Virginia), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 8f924e2e319f2d85f1f3e8c7484e23d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/salem-va/ 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 (Virginia), 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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