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Salem, OR

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Salem.

Population: 169,014 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Salem, OR is $461,290 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $479,202 after a median 168 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,641/month. 42 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 1.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$461,290

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

168

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$461,290
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.2%
5-year appreciation
+13.6%
10-year appreciation
+92.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$465,495
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
$479,202
Median list price
$520,000
Median price per sqft
$269
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
168 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
707
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
41
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
219

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,641/mo
1-year rent change
+0.1%
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)
101.9 (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
42
Elementary schools
26
Middle schools
10
High schools
6
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 (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.3%
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 (12.7 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
63.3°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.2 in
Annual snowfall
24.9 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Highest AQI recorded (year)
128

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
495
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,215
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,045

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
302
Nearest airport
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SALEM HOSPITAL, LEGACY SILVERTON MEDICAL CENTER, SANTIAM HOSPITAL & CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
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
1,982
Housing built before 1970
32.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,142
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

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

SalemState medianUS median
Median home value$461,290$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$479,202$460,000$325,000
Median days on market168 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,641/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,142$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 Salem, OR?
$461,290.
What is the median sale price in Salem, OR?
$479,202.
How long do homes take to sell in Salem, OR?
Median days on market: 168 days.
What is typical rent in Salem, OR?
Typical rent: $1,641/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salem, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, lightning, strongWind, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Salem, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Salem, OR?
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 Salem, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salem, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salem, OR?
42 schools (26 elementary, 10 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Salem, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 14.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Salem, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salem, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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