Livability Score

62
/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 (1) F
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Riley's Place
Park
Shops (0) F
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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 86/100 - which is 4% lower than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Salem crime rates are 1,970 per 100k, which is 6% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
1,644 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
326 crimes per 100k C
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employment D

The median income in Salem is $38,065 - which is 25% lower than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$38,065 F
Unemployment Rate
1.0% A+
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health D

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

Salem home prices are $93,900 - which is 26% lower than Indiana
Home Price
$93,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D-

The Salem graduation rate is 76% - which is 8% lower than Indiana
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (5) F
Salem Middle School
Bradie Shrum Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Salem High School
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ratings N/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

      Riley's Place

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.0% 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
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salem? The cost of living in Salem is 86/100 - which is 4% lower than Indiana.
      Salem
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Salem? Salem crime rates are 1,970, which are 6% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      1,970 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $38,065 which is 25% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $38,06531% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,55228% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      79% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Saint Vincent Salem Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $93,900 - which is 26% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $93,90049% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $62834% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 76% - which is 8% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      41% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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