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Salem, WI

Salem, WI.

Population: 9,036 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Salem, WI is $373,414 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $171,000 after a median 36 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$373,414

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$373,414
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+104.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$373,414
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$171,000
Median list price
$204,950
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
-34.2%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Central/Westosha UHS School District, Salem School District
Schools include
Central High, Salem Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
H.O.D. Landfill (7.4 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
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
201
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
206

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,437
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,815

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Digger Dougs Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
VISTA MEDICAL CENTER EAST, LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL, MIDWESTERN REGION MED CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-169 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
42.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,511
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
64,308
Average weekly wage
$1,076
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
213

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

How it compares

SalemState medianUS median
Median home value$373,414$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$171,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market36 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,511$2,994$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, WI?
$373,414.
What is the median sale price in Salem, WI?
$171,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Salem, WI?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Salem, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salem, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is Salem, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Salem, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salem, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salem, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salem, WI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Salem, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Salem, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salem, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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