Salem
- Suburb in Virginia
Suburb
Salem
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb in Virginia
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 96 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$205,900
National
$244,900Median Rent
$988
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault27.6national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape39.4national 40.7
- Robbery23.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary157.8national 500.1
- Theft1,490.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft173.7national 284
Residents
Working in Salem
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$66,472
National
$69,021Places to Work in Salem
Top Public Schools Serving Salem
Top Private Schools Near Salem
- grade A+
Roanoke Catholic School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 74 reviews
- grade A
North Cross School
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 32 reviews
- grade A
Faith Christian School
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 28 reviews
- grade A minus
Community High School
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 10 reviews
- grade B minus
Roanoke Valley Christian Schools
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 56 reviews
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Salem Reviews
Rating 3.96 out of 5 96 reviews
Salem is a conservative town and I am a black woman. But it is very welcoming, I would love to see it be a little more catered to the younger people and less judgment.
Salem is a charming town. It has a small town feeling of community while offering residents many of the positive amenities of a more urban city.
It has a wealth of history, eclectic food and drink offerings, small breweries, a coffee shop where they roast their own beans, an excellent school system, wonderful entertainment options, quality medical and hospital system, and much more.
The city government officials are approachable for dialogue and community input.
The community at large is warm and welcoming to new residents. Salem residents and businesses look after one another in times of need.
There are many options for places of worship, small business spaces with growth potential, green spaces, and welcoming to innovative ideas and businesses.
The school athletics, music programs, academic and social organizations are highly supported by the community members whether the residents have children involved or not.
Roanoke College is located Salem.
It’s a great place to reside.
It has a wealth of history, eclectic food and drink offerings, small breweries, a coffee shop where they roast their own beans, an excellent school system, wonderful entertainment options, quality medical and hospital system, and much more.
The city government officials are approachable for dialogue and community input.
The community at large is warm and welcoming to new residents. Salem residents and businesses look after one another in times of need.
There are many options for places of worship, small business spaces with growth potential, green spaces, and welcoming to innovative ideas and businesses.
The school athletics, music programs, academic and social organizations are highly supported by the community members whether the residents have children involved or not.
Roanoke College is located Salem.
It’s a great place to reside.
Salem is a small town where everyone knows everyone. I have lived here my entire life and have always loved this small, lovely town. There is everything you need here, including grocery stores, libraries, coffee shops, a Chickfila, and a wonderful school system. Salem has an old time main street. This street has small businesses and restaurants on both sides, lined with lamp posts which are constantly redecorated for each of the different holidays. This town has a very Hallmark movie feel to it, which I love! This small, 14 square mile town is completed with a family friendly community. The Salem High School football games is where you can find all of Salem's residents. Salem revolves around our hard working football team, and all of Salem goes to the football games for support. Salem is the perfect town and it is my dream to one day raise a family here.