Salem, Virginia

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Salem is located in Salem City County, VA. The population is , making Salem the largest city in Salem City County.

There are 12 public schools in Salem with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Salem is low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Salem is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Salem property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Salem include Glenvar, Cave Spring and Roanoke.

Salem Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 10%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.2%

Crime Rate

8.36% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 156
  • Violent Crimes: 90
  • Robbery: 20
  • Burglary: 180
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Salem
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

258 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 14
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 236

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Salem, VA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Salem's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
2 Private Schools

Hopetree Academy

Salem Montessori School

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

2 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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38 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Salem, VA issued 38 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Salem, VA issued 28 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $750
  • 2 Bedrooms: $943
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,273
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,410

Zip Codes

24017 24018 24153 24156

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Environmental Hazards

258 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Salem, VA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Salem, VA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Salem, VA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.15°
  • February 40.62°
  • March 49.2°
  • April 58.63°
  • May 66.37°
  • June 75.31°
  • July 77.87°
  • August 77.12°
  • September 69.72°
  • October 59.02°
  • November 48.08°
  • December 42.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Salem, VA

Earthquakes
Salem, VA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Salem, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Salem, VA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Salem, VA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Salem, VA: $48,056

Unemployment

Unemployment in Salem is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.02%
White Collar - 55.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Bob Goodlatte

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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