Salem, Oregon

Population 157,425

Salem is located in Marion County, OR. The population is 157,425, making Salem the largest city in Marion County and the 2nd largest city in the state of Oregon.

There are 59 public schools in Salem with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Salem is moderate , and there are 145 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Salem is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Salem property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Salem include Four Corners, Hayesville and Eola.

Salem Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.9%

Crime Rate

39.04% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 479
  • Violent Crimes: 381
  • Robbery: 86
  • Burglary: 387
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

31.99% Lower than national avg.
  • 145 offenders in Salem
  • 9.21 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

2,561 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 9
  • Registered Polluters: 17
  • Superfunds: 22
  • Tanks & Spills: 2,513

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Oregon unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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59 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 59 K-12 public schools in Salem, OR and 25 private schools. Homefacts rates Salem's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
25 Private Schools

Abiqua School

Blanchet Catholic School

Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery

Buttercup Hill

Chemeketa Child Development Center

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9 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

145 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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8 Former Drug Labs view all

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291 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Salem, OR issued 291 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 291 permits, 270 were issued for single family homes and 21 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Salem, OR issued 577 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 577 permits, 283 were issued for single family homes and 294 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $886
  • 1 Bedroom: $929
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,178
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,675
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,018

Zip Codes

97301 97302 97303 97304 97305 97306 97307 97308 97309 97310 97311 97312 97314 97317 97392
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Environmental Hazards

2561 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Salem, OR has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Salem, OR is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.68 Average
    Salem, OR is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.77°
  • February 42.97°
  • March 45.55°
  • April 49.38°
  • May 55.92°
  • June 61.56°
  • July 68.42°
  • August 68.56°
  • September 63.88°
  • October 53.48°
  • November 46.1°
  • December 40.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Salem, OR

Earthquakes
Salem, OR has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Salem, OR has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Salem, OR has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Salem, OR has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Salem, OR: $51,945

Unemployment

Unemployment in Salem is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.15%
White Collar - 58.85%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Kate Brown
  • Sen. Jeff Merkley
  • Sen. Ron Wyden

City Representatives

  • Kurt Schrader

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

24 Cemeteries view all

91 FCC Towers view all

18 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

7 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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