| Index | Salem | Illinois | National |
| Median home price | $138,597 | $308,565 | $326,622 |
| Median rent asked | $978 | $1,374 | $1,444 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 64.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 35.8% | 34.0% | 36.4% |
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| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Vernon, IL | 97 | $0 | 100% |
| Wamac, IL | 1,271 | $50,923 | 84% |
| Alma, IL | 307 | $78,384 | 76% |
| Junction City, IL | 594 | $78,912 | 76% |
| Central City, IL | 1,385 | $88,680 | 73% |
| Salem, IL | 7,259 | $138,597 | 58% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Nibley, UT | 7,263 | $499,474 | 53% |
| Pike Creek, DE | 7,263 | $590,102 | 81% |
| Commerce, GA | 7,252 | $260,299 | 20% |
| Elkins, WV | 7,267 | $215,436 | 34% |
| Bonne Terre, MO | 7,250 | $190,603 | 42% |
| Salem, IL | 7,259 | $138,597 | 58% |
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