| Index | Salem | South Carolina | National |
| Median home price | $125,000 | $143,600 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $875 | $811 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 4.0 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 76.0% | 68.4% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 24.0% | 31.6% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Newry, SC | 98 | $54,400 | 71% |
| Utica, SC | 1,761 | $95,500 | 48% |
| Norris, SC | 759 | $99,700 | 46% |
| West Union, SC | 319 | $100,000 | 46% |
| Walhalla, SC | 4,377 | $103,200 | 44% |
| Salem, SC | 175 | $125,000 | 32% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Oakhurst, TX | 175 | $0 | 100% |
| Galt, MO | 175 | $46,900 | 75% |
| Burnside, PA | 175 | $48,100 | 74% |
| Seldovia Village, AK | 175 | $210,300 | 14% |
| Kennerdell, PA | 175 | $106,300 | 42% |
| Salem, SC | 175 | $125,000 | 32% |
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