Livability Score

78
/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 (4) F
Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
Salem Ice Cream Parlor
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Salem Museum
Museum
Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium
Stadium
Salem Football Stadium
Stadium
Carmike Salem Valley 8
Cinema
Building 130- Grandstand
Stadium
Showtimers Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (19) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
VABC
Alcohol
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hibachi Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
K Liquor Store
Alcohol
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (9) F
Ted Webber Park
Park
East Hill Cemetery
Park
Longwood Park
Park
Salem Rotary Dog Park
Park
Lake Sprint Park
Park
Sherwood Burial Park
Park
Salemm Dog Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Mowles Spring Park
Park
Strauss Park
Park
Green Hill Park
Park
Cedar Lawn Burial Park
Park
Garst Mill Park
Park
Shops (21) F
Charlotte's Web Antique Mall
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
RadioShack
Electronics
Shear Maddness
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Givens Books
Books
GoMart
Convenience Store
Factory Outlet Furniture
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Getty Mart
Convenience Store
Northwest Antiques
Furniture
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Northwest Hardware
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Just The Right Gear
Bicycle
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Salem.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Salem is 101/100 - which is 8% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A-

Salem crime rates are 1,858 per 100k, which is 4% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
1,732 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
126 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B-

The median income in Salem is $63,411 - which is 4% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$63,411 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Salem Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
City of Salem Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Starkey Medical Esthetics
Doctor
Salem Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Roanoke County Health Clinic
Clinic
Salem Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
LewisGale Medical Center
Hospital
Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Fire Station Number 12
Fire Station
Fire-EMS Station 13
Fire Station
New Horizons Healthcare
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Salem home prices are $200,000 - which is 19% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$200,000 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A

The Salem graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
84% A+
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (11) C-
G.W. Carver Elementary
Andrew Lewis Middle
West Salem Elementary
South Salem Elementary
East Salem Elementary
Governor'S Stem Academy At The Burton Center For Arts And Te
Burton Center For Arts And Technology
Hidden Valley Middle
Oak Grove Elementary
Glen Cove Elementary
Fort Lewis Elementary
Fairview Elementary
Westside Elementary
New Vista Montessori School
High Schools (3) F
Hopetree Academy
Salem High
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ratings A

Salem has an overall rating of 83% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes C+
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Salem, Virginia: The Place to Raise a Family 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Years ago my hometown called me back home and I can say that living here in Salem, Virginia is the best choice that I have made for my family and I. Located in the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, but still within a five hour drive of the beach, Salem can offer a family what it ...Read More needs. From some of the best schools in the state to recreational opportunities galore, this is the place to live.

The best areas in Salem, Virginia to visit include the Salem Civic Center. It is here that in the summer you can visit a summer fair complete with carnival rides and cotton candy or in the spring you can attend a baseball game. If you have kids and they want to go play, then check out one of the playgrounds that Salem Parks and Recreation has to offer.

Salem is just minutes from interstate 81. If you need air travel, then the Roanoke Regional Airport is only minutes away. Come and check Salem out today and see if this is the place to raise your family. 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

      Ted Webber Park
      East Hill Cemetery
      Longwood Park
      Salem Rotary Dog Park
      Lake Sprint Park
      Sherwood Burial Park
      Salemm Dog Park
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      Salem Museum
      Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium
      Salem Football Stadium
      Carmike Salem Valley 8
      Building 130- Grandstand
      Showtimers Community Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Zaxby's
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Chick-fil-A
      VABC
      Bojangles'
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salem? The cost of living in Salem is 101/100 - which is 8% lower than Virginia.
      Salem
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Salem? Salem crime rates are 1,858, which are 4% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,858 per 100k people

      20% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      20% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $63,411 which is 4% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $63,41115% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,03914% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% 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

      LewisGale Medical Center
      Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Starkey Medical Esthetics

      A+ Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $200,000 - which is 19% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $200,0008% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9262% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      84%

      74% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      30% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Salem a good place to live? Salem has an overall rating of 83% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      7 total surveys

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