In Salem, Virginia, the median home price is $288,982; median household income is $66,725; the population is 25,618; schools rate 8.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 106.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Salem at a glance
Population
25,618
Median Household Income
$66,725
Typical Home Value
$288,982
School District Rating
8.3
Violent Crime Rate
106.3
Avg Commute Time
19.0
About Salem
Salem has a population of 25,618. The median home value is $288,982, 39% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $66,725 (28% below the Virginia median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Salem
1 town, by population.
Salem at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Salem?
- Salem has a population of 25,618 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Salem?
- The median home value in Salem is $288,982. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Salem?
- Median household income in Salem is $66,725 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Salem in?
- Salem is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Salem?
- Salem contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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