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Salem, OR — ZIP 97301

Population: 57,574 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97301 (Salem, OR) is $375,844 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $426,856 after a median 48.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,449/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$375,844

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

48.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$375,844
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+14.0%
10-year appreciation
+116.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$378,856
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$426,856
Median list price
$535,000
Median price per sqft
$406
1-year sale-price change
+64.2%
Median days on market
48.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
152
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,449/mo
1-year rent change
-0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
5
High schools
3
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Oregon Department of Education, Willamette ESD, Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Schools include
Eagle Charter School, Willamette Career Academy, Houck Middle School, Auburn Elementary School, Bush Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, lightning, strongWind, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Teledyne Wah Chang (20.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.5 in
Annual snowfall
21.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
93
Highest AQI recorded (year)
128

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
110
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,398
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,573

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SALEM HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-237 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,793
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
75.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
130,506
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
843

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 97301State medianUS median
Median home value$375,844$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$426,856$460,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,449/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,793$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 97301?
$375,844.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97301?
$426,856.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97301?
Median days on market: 48.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97301?
Typical rent: $1,449/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97301?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, lightning, strongWind, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 97301 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97301?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97301?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97301?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97301?
17 schools (9 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97301 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97301?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97301?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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