Living in Salem, OR: Neighborhood Guide

Overview for Salem, OR

174,193 people live in Salem, where the median age is 35.7 and the average individual income is $31,610. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

174,193

Total Population

35.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$31,610

Average individual Income

Around Salem, OR

There's plenty to do around Salem, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

46

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

67

Bikeable

Bike Score

36

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Popcorn Fetti Gourmet Popcorn, West Hills Vineyards, and Bearwolf Catering and Pnw Deli.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Popcorn Fetti Gourmet Popcorn page on Yelp Search 1114 Lancaster Dr NE on Google Maps	Dining · $$	2.5 miles	23 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the West Hills Vineyards page on Yelp Search 4785 Salem Dallas Hwy NW on Google Maps	Dining	4.86 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bearwolf Catering and Pnw Deli page on Yelp Search 1310 State St on Google Maps	Dining	0.92 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Foodology Mobile Kitchen page on Yelp Search 5669 Commercial St SE on Google Maps	Dining	3.48 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mode Cakes page on Yelp Search 1385 Neahkahnie St SE on Google Maps	Dining	4.35 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chomp Chocolate page on Yelp Search 2195 Hyacinth St NE on Google Maps	Dining	4.2 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CrossFit West Salem page on Yelp Search 576 Patterson St NW on Google Maps	Active	2.2 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Oregon Axe page on Yelp Search 700 High St NE on Google Maps	Active	1.66 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the N.BODY page on Yelp Search 1225 Cross St SE on Google Maps	Active	0.34 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salem Scuba page on Yelp Search 1170 Vista Ave SE on Google Maps	Active	0.89 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Miss Dany's Place page on Yelp Search 1132 Edgewater St NW on Google Maps	Beauty	2.02 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the A.W. Designs page on Yelp Search 2023 25th St SE on Google Maps	Beauty	0.75 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kawbi Tattoo page on Yelp Search 2017 25th St SE on Google Maps	Beauty	0.75 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Leonard Medi Spa page on Yelp Search 500 Liberty St SE on Google Maps	Beauty	1.18 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Make-up Beauty and Beyond page on Yelp Search 1855 Fairgrounds Rd NE on Google Maps	Beauty	2.21 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Perle Holistic Skincare page on Yelp Search 170 Liberty St SE on Google Maps	Beauty	1.32 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Salem, OR

Population Households Employment

Salem has 64,426 households, with an average household size of 2.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Salem do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 174,193 people call Salem home. The population density is 3,568 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

174,193

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.7

Median Age

50.96 / 49.04%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

64,426

Total Households

2.58

Average Household Size

$31,610

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Salem, OR

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The following schools are within or nearby Salem. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Salem

Overview for Salem, OR

174,193

35.7 years

High

$31,610

Around Salem, OR

46

Car-Dependent

67

Bikeable

36

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Salem, OR

174,193

High

35.7

50.96 / 49.04%

64,426

2.58

$31,610

Schools in Salem, OR

Property Listings

$4,950,000

$3,900,000

$3,400,000

$3,250,000

$2,999,995

$2,700,000

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