Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Salem
Salem, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$690
Population
12,294
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A historic small town in the suburbs of Ohio
Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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Suburban
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Historic
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,211
Average: $71,147
Education
2,635
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,944
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Salem has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Salem, OH is $692 for one bedroom, $1,216 for two bedrooms, and $1,241 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
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Salem, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
284 Students
Public
Grades K-5
278 Students
Public
Grades K-5
414 Students
West Branch Early Learning Center
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
324 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
592 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Guilford Lake State Park
- MetroParks Farm
- Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mill Creek Preserve
- Vickers Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.