Livability Score

72
/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.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Salem.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Salem is 84/100 - which is 5% lower than South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Salem crime rates are 775 per 100k, which is 61% lower than South Dakota
Property Crime
637 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k A+
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The median income in Salem is $57,039 - which is 10% higher than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$57,039 D
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Salem home prices are $107,900 - which is 26% lower than South Dakota
Home Price
$107,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Salem graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than South Dakota
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Mccook Central Middle School - 03
Mccook Central Elementary - 02
Goldenview Colony School - 04
Mccook Central High School - 01
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Salem has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salem? The cost of living in Salem is 84/100 - which is 5% lower than South Dakota.
      Salem
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      South Dakota
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Salem? Salem crime rates are 775, which are 61% lower than South Dakota
      Total Crime
      775 per 100k people

      66% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 130

      66% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $57,039 which is 10% higher than South Dakota.
      Median household income
      $57,0393% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,1016% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Salem a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $107,900 - which is 26% lower than South Dakota
      Median home value
      $107,90042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83612% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than South Dakota
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      equal to the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Salem a good place to live? Salem has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      1 total surveys

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