Livability Score

63
/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 (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Pat's Cash and Carry
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Fall Creek Access Area
Park
Shops (1) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Lakeshop at The Mountain Lake Center
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Salem.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Salem is 91/100 - which is 2% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime A

Salem crime rates are 2,479 per 100k, which is 11% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
2,479 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C+

The median income in Salem is $56,250 - which is 20% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$56,250
D
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Salem Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B+
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housing A+

Salem home prices are $125,000 - which is 13% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$125,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
40%
A+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Salem graduation rate is 73% - which is 10% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
73%
D-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Tamassee-Salem Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings F

Salem has an overall rating of 44% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fall Creek Access Area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Pat's Cash and Carry

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      15% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors