Name: Salem, OH
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Living in Salem, OH

Ranks better than 69% of areas Follow

Population

11,692

Median Age

42.3 Years

Salem Area Facts

Salem has a Livability Score of 69_/100, which is considered good
Salem crime rates are 18% lower than the Ohio average
Cost of living in Salem is 5% lower than the Ohio average

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What do the locals think about Salem?

100%

Family friendly

17%

Public transit is accessible

50%

Walkable to grocery stores

67%

Yards are well-kept

67%

Lots of parks

67%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

83%

A quiet area

83%

Sense of community

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Salem Reviews

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Pros and Cons 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 01, 2019) Salem has a rich history and quite a few amenities. If one is looking for a bite to eat or a drink, Salem has plenty of options. If you really like coffee or sandwiches, Salem happens to have four Subways and two Dunkins, plus a Tim Hortons and several mom and pop coffee shops th ...Read More at are quite good too. Besides those, there are still countless pizza places, bars, grills, and sit-down restaurants.

If religion is your thing, Salem has a variety of churches, a few of which are quite old and beautiful.

Salem is home to several parks for the kids to play in, and most of the times, they are relatively safe. Usually, the cops keep an eye on the parks throughout the day to prevent any shady business from going down.

The shining star of the city is definitely the school system. Not only are the schools equipped with a fantastic faculty and administration, but the scholarship opportunities alone are reason enough to even live in the area. The Alumni Association gives away hundreds of thousands each year to students that apply for and meet the qualifications for their scholarships, of which there is a wide range. Many students receive money for having above a 3.5 GPA alone, with the amounts increasing the higher the GPA. This provides students with an incentive to work hard and helps them to be able to go to college or trade school (also, if your student completes all four high school years at SHS, they will receive more than a student who did not). The teaching is great, the scholarship opportunities are to die for, and the cost of education is little to none.

The cost of living in Salem is pretty low, and there are employment opportunities both within and around Salem for those willing to look. Unfortunately, many places in Salem are having a difficult time finding employees because either people look over the type of work (even though it pays relatively well) or, in most cases, they simply cannot find anyone that can pass a drug test.

All in all, Salem is not a terrible place to grow up and start a family. But, it does have a bit of a small town mentality shared by most of the people who live there, and that can be quite annoying. Honestly, it is a great place to live temporarily or to raise your children in, but I would avoid staying there for your entire life, as it is just one of those places that you either take your chance to leave or you get stuck in the town forever.

-Someone who grew up there and still visits often enough to see it from an outside view Read Less

Salem Ohio is a wonderful town 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2019) Salem really has all you need in a small now. The medical center has been modernized and there is awhole new beautiful wing of the hospital. Downtown stores are open and thriving. There is low crime.There are plenty of good places to eat and the price is right. You won't be overc ...Read More harged here. It is midwaybetween Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Akron/Canton are 25 to 30 minutes away and The Youngstown areais just 15 to 20 minutes away. People are extremely friendly. Salem really is a great place. Read Less

Best Attractions in Salem, OH 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Salem has a rich history and attractions that you and your family won't want to pass up once you move to the city.

If you're a fan of auto racing, you and your loved ones can check out Quaker City Motorsports Park for a day of interactive play. You can also check out the Salem ...Read More Historical Society for exhibits and artwork that are unique to the area. Salem Fun Factory is another attraction you'll want to check out with the kids if you're looking for a location that has lots of great games and activities in one place.

Salem Twin Cinema is one of the best places in the area to catch a great movie with friends, and Diletto Winery offers an informational and entertaining experience that teaches you about wine and allows you to sample some of the area's best new and aged wines. You and your friends can end the night at Flying Pig Saloon, where you can get a tasty casual meal choose from a variety of drinks and cocktails. Read Less

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Best Attractions in Salem, OH 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Salem has a rich history and attractions that you and your family won't want to pass up once you move to the city.

If you're a fan of auto racing, you and your loved ones can check out Quaker City Motorsports Park for a day of interactive play. You can also check out the Salem ...Read More Historical Society for exhibits and artwork that are unique to the area. Salem Fun Factory is another attraction you'll want to check out with the kids if you're looking for a location that has lots of great games and activities in one place.

Salem Twin Cinema is one of the best places in the area to catch a great movie with friends, and Diletto Winery offers an informational and entertaining experience that teaches you about wine and allows you to sample some of the area's best new and aged wines. You and your friends can end the night at Flying Pig Saloon, where you can get a tasty casual meal choose from a variety of drinks and cocktails. Read Less

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