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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Salem? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shuey Park
      Drexel Heritage Park
      Catawba River Greenway - Greenlee Ford & River Village Sections
      Carbon City Park
      Martha's Park
      Collett Street Recreation Center
      Collett Street Park
      Freedom Park

      Entertainment

      Comma
      Morganton Railroad Depot & Museum
      History Museum of Burke County
      Burke County Heritage Museum
      Marquee Cinemas
      Hamilton Williams Gallery & Studio

      Food & Drink

      Butch's BBQ
      Bojangles'
      Chick-fil-A
      Cook Out
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Subway
      Panera Bread
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salem? The cost of living in Salem is 90/100 - which is 4% lower than North Carolina.
      Salem
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Salem? Salem crime rates are 958, which are 61% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      958 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 105

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $50,469 which is 5% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $50,4699% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,62814% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Salem a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $128,800 - which is 18% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $128,80030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $59437% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      35% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 74% - which is 9% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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