Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Sunny's Chinese
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Salem Twin Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (10) F
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Heggy's
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Salem Fitness Club
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Waterworth Memorial Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
W. H. Mullins Park
Park
Kelley Park
Park
Township Park
Park
Shops (8) F
Salem Eyecare Center
Optician
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
BestCuts
Hairdresser
The Gadget Lab
Electronics
Barnell's Drive Through
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Salem.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Salem is 88/100 - which is 5% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime A-

Salem crime rates are 1,800 per 100k, which is 13% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,664 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
136 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment F

The median income in Salem is $38,822 - which is 23% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$38,822
F
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Salem Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A-

Salem home prices are $92,000 - which is 30% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$92,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-2%
C-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B+

The Salem graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
68%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D+
Elementary Schools (6) A
St Paul School
Reilly Elementary School
Buckeye Elementary School
Southeast Elementary School
Salem Wesleyan Academy
High Schools (2) D-
Salem High School
Salem Wesleyan Academy
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ratings B+

Salem has an overall rating of 75% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
B
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
A-
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Pros and Cons 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 01, 2019) Salem has a rich history and quite a few amenities. If one is looking for a bite to eat or a drink, Salem has plenty of options. If you really like coffee or sandwiches, Salem happens to have four Subways and two Dunkins, plus a Tim Hortons and several mom and pop coffee shops th ...Read More at are quite good too. Besides those, there are still countless pizza places, bars, grills, and sit-down restaurants.

If religion is your thing, Salem has a variety of churches, a few of which are quite old and beautiful.

Salem is home to several parks for the kids to play in, and most of the times, they are relatively safe. Usually, the cops keep an eye on the parks throughout the day to prevent any shady business from going down.

The shining star of the city is definitely the school system. Not only are the schools equipped with a fantastic faculty and administration, but the scholarship opportunities alone are reason enough to even live in the area. The Alumni Association gives away hundreds of thousands each year to students that apply for and meet the qualifications for their scholarships, of which there is a wide range. Many students receive money for having above a 3.5 GPA alone, with the amounts increasing the higher the GPA. This provides students with an incentive to work hard and helps them to be able to go to college or trade school (also, if your student completes all four high school years at SHS, they will receive more than a student who did not). The teaching is great, the scholarship opportunities are to die for, and the cost of education is little to none.

The cost of living in Salem is pretty low, and there are employment opportunities both within and around Salem for those willing to look. Unfortunately, many places in Salem are having a difficult time finding employees because either people look over the type of work (even though it pays relatively well) or, in most cases, they simply cannot find anyone that can pass a drug test.

All in all, Salem is not a terrible place to grow up and start a family. But, it does have a bit of a small town mentality shared by most of the people who live there, and that can be quite annoying. Honestly, it is a great place to live temporarily or to raise your children in, but I would avoid staying there for your entire life, as it is just one of those places that you either take your chance to leave or you get stuck in the town forever.

-Someone who grew up there and still visits often enough to see it from an outside view Read Less
Salem Ohio is a wonderful town 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2019) Salem really has all you need in a small now. The medical center has been modernized and there is awhole new beautiful wing of the hospital. Downtown stores are open and thriving. There is low crime.There are plenty of good places to eat and the price is right. You won't be overc ...Read More harged here. It is midwaybetween Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Akron/Canton are 25 to 30 minutes away and The Youngstown areais just 15 to 20 minutes away. People are extremely friendly. Salem really is a great place. Read Less
Best Attractions in Salem, OH 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Salem has a rich history and attractions that you and your family won't want to pass up once you move to the city.

If you're a fan of auto racing, you and your loved ones can check out Quaker City Motorsports Park for a day of interactive play. You can also check out the Salem
...Read More Historical Society for exhibits and artwork that are unique to the area. Salem Fun Factory is another attraction you'll want to check out with the kids if you're looking for a location that has lots of great games and activities in one place.

Salem Twin Cinema is one of the best places in the area to catch a great movie with friends, and Diletto Winery offers an informational and entertaining experience that teaches you about wine and allows you to sample some of the area's best new and aged wines. You and your friends can end the night at Flying Pig Saloon, where you can get a tasty casual meal choose from a variety of drinks and cocktails. Read Less
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Best Attractions in Salem, OH 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Salem has a rich history and attractions that you and your family won't want to pass up once you move to the city.

If you're a fan of auto racing, you and your loved ones can check out Quaker City Motorsports Park for a day of interactive play. You can also check out the Salem
...Read More Historical Society for exhibits and artwork that are unique to the area. Salem Fun Factory is another attraction you'll want to check out with the kids if you're looking for a location that has lots of great games and activities in one place.

Salem Twin Cinema is one of the best places in the area to catch a great movie with friends, and Diletto Winery offers an informational and entertaining experience that teaches you about wine and allows you to sample some of the area's best new and aged wines. You and your friends can end the night at Flying Pig Saloon, where you can get a tasty casual meal choose from a variety of drinks and cocktails. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Salem? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Waterworth Memorial Park
      Centennial Park
      W. H. Mullins Park
      Kelley Park
      Township Park

      Entertainment

      Salem Twin Cinema

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Domino's
      Heggy's
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Arby's
      Subway
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Salem a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Salem Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors