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Salem, Virginia: The Place to Raise a Family User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Years ago my hometown called me back home and I can say that living here in Salem, Virginia is the best choice that I have made for my family and I. Located in the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, but still within a five hour drive of the beach, Salem can offer a family what it ...Read More needs. From some of the best schools in the state to recreational opportunities galore, this is the place to live.

The best areas in Salem, Virginia to visit include the Salem Civic Center. It is here that in the summer you can visit a summer fair complete with carnival rides and cotton candy or in the spring you can attend a baseball game. If you have kids and they want to go play, then check out one of the playgrounds that Salem Parks and Recreation has to offer.

Salem is just minutes from interstate 81. If you need air travel, then the Roanoke Regional Airport is only minutes away. Come and check Salem out today and see if this is the place to raise your family. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ted Webber Park
      East Hill Cemetery
      Longwood Park
      Salem Rotary Dog Park
      Lake Sprint Park
      Sherwood Burial Park
      Salemm Dog Park
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      Salem Museum
      Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium
      Salem Football Stadium
      Carmike Salem Valley 8
      Building 130- Grandstand
      Showtimers Community Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Zaxby's
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Chick-fil-A
      VABC
      Bojangles'
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.3% 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
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salem? The cost of living in Salem is 101/100 - which is 8% lower than Virginia.
      Salem
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Salem? Salem crime rates are 1,949, which are 3% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,949 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $63,411 which is 4% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $63,41115% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,03914% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      LewisGale Medical Center
      Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Starkey Medical Esthetics

      A+ Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $200,000 - which is 19% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $200,0008% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9262% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      84%

      74% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      30% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Salem a good place to live? Salem has an overall rating of 83% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      7 total surveys

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