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Salem, NJ

Salem, NJ.

Population: 10,762 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Salem, NJ is $235,281 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $60,000 after a median 279 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,775/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,281

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

279

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,281
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+98.6%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$237,680
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$60,000
Median price per sqft
$62
1-year sale-price change
-51.2%
Median days on market
279 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
85.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,775/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,750/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,950/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Elsinboro Township School District, The Lower Alloways Creek School District, Mannington Township School District
Schools include
Elsinboro Township School, Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School, Mannington Township Elementary School, Salem High School, John Fenwick Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, strongWind, drought, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Standard Chlorine of Delaware, Inc. (11.6 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
59.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.0 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,379
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,365

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (21 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Salem Airfield (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+151 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
72.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,671
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,391
Average weekly wage
$1,275
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Utilities, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

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

How it compares

SalemState medianUS median
Median home value$235,281$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$60,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market279 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,775/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,671$9,504$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 Salem, NJ?
$235,281.
What is the median sale price in Salem, NJ?
$60,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Salem, NJ?
Median days on market: 279 days.
What is typical rent in Salem, NJ?
Typical rent: $1,775/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salem, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, strongWind, drought, winterWeather.
Is Salem, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Salem, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salem, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salem, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salem, NJ?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Salem, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Salem, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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