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Salem, OH Area Guide

A historic small town in the suburbs of Ohio

Family-Friendly Affordable Suburban Historic

Known for excellent public schools and a historic downtown district, Salem blends a family-friendly atmosphere with small-town charm. Salem City Schools are some of the best in the area, and families appreciate the well-kept town amenities like Centennial Park and the Charles Burchfield Homestead Museum, a local historic site. Downtown Salem features charming storefronts and small businesses offering local gems like Ricky’s English Pub and Ezio’s Italian Restaurant.

Access to various highways keeps Salem accessible and perfect for commuters. Salem is located about 60 miles southeast of Cleveland, 60 miles northwest of Pittsburg, and 30 miles east of Canton. Local conveniences include the Salem Regional Medical Center, the Salem Community Center, and the Eastgate Shopping Center.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Salem, OH is $692 for one bedroom, $1,216 for two bedrooms, and $1,239 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Salem has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$692/month
646 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Salem, OH is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Salem Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Salem High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Guilford Lake State Park
  • MetroParks Farm
  • Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Mill Creek Preserve
  • Vickers Nature Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Akron-Canton Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.