Salem, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
11,805 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$423 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$631 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbiana County
1
Salem Urban Area
1
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbiana County
1
Salem Urban Area
1
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 26
Feb 2 7 28
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 2 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 2 2 41
Dec 2 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, OH State Senate District 33, OH State House District 79, OH
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Schools

St Paul School
<1 miles, S
Salem High School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Salem Junior High School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Reilly Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Kent State University at Salem
3 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Salem Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Surgical Hospital at Southwoods
13 miles, E • 5 star
Alliance Community Hospital
13 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Akron-Canton Regional Airport
31 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
43 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
87 miles, SE • 1 star
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