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Salem, OR

Founded 1842Marion CountyElev. 467 m
Population
176,666
Median home
$382,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
60
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Salem

Salem is a city in Oregon with about 176,666 residents. Salem was founded in 1842 and sits in Marion County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $71,900. Homes carry a median value of $382,400, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.9%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
176,666
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$71,900
Per-capita income
$36,477
Poverty rate
14.7%
High-school grad or higher
88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
22.4 min
Work from home
14%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White63.9%
Hispanic or Latino23.4%
Black1.4%
Asian3.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.4%
Sales & office20.8%
Service19.1%
Production, transportation & material moving11.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$382,400
Median gross rent
$1,323/mo
Owner-occupied
55.7%
Median year built
1980
Households
67,028
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Salem has 60 public schools — 38 elementary, 11 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 14 schools
Reading54%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Chemawa Indian SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Early College High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
McKay High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North Salem High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Roberts High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
South Salem High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Sprague High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
West Salem High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Willamette Career AcademyHighGrades 11–12
Crossler Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Houck Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Howard Street CharterMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Judson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime20% above national
Salem462
Oregon339
United States386
↑ 14% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime68% above national
Salem3,288
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Salem Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Salem.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Marion County
EarthquakeRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Salem is in Marion County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Salem was founded in 1842 and sits in Marion County. Elevation ~467 m.

Map of Salem
Salem, OR
Where Salem is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBend
Historic places

66 on the National Register of Historic Places.

First Methodist Episcopal Church of SalemRobertson, Dr. and Mrs. Charles G., House and GardenSouth First National Bank BlockDaue, Alexander, HouseStratton, C. C., HouseBush, Asahel, HouseHarding, Benjamin F., HouseCross, Curtis, House
Notable people from Salem
John ZerzanJustin KirkAlfred Carlton GilbertDebbie ArmstrongKendra SunderlandCathy McMorris RodgersKate NautaCharles L. McNaryKat BjellandThelma Payne
People searches in Salem
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Nearby cities
Keizer (5 mi)Dallas (14 mi)Woodburn (17 mi)Albany (21 mi)McMinnville (21 mi)Corvallis (27 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Salem, OR (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Salem, Oregon.

Joshua J Roberts, 50
Salem · 97301
Joshua H Scott, 42
Salem · Marion County · 97301
AKA Joshua Hayden Scott
Joshua Levi Smith, 46
Salem · Marion County · 97310
Charles Irwin Jackson, 63
Salem
AKA Charlie, Charles Jackson
Charles Lee Wilson, 68
Salem
AKA Ricky L Anderson, David Littleton
Joseph Durell Robinson, 41
Salem · Marion County · 97301
AKA Joseph Robinson, Joseph Durrell Robinson
Steven Christopher Jackson, 52
Salem · Marion County · 97301
AKA Steven Jackson
Jason Thomas Wilson, 45
Salem · Marion County · 97302
AKA Steven Grant Wilson
Steven M Jones, 60
Salem · Other County · 97301
Ricardo Antjuan Rodriguez, 56
Salem · Marion County · 97301
AKA Ricardo A Roderiguez, Rico A Rodriguez
Brian Michael Adams, 48
Salem · 97306
Brian Michael Adams, 48
Salem · Marion County · 97306
Brian Jackson Thomas, 50
Salem · Marion County · 97305
Kevin Anthony Wright, 65
Salem · Marion County · 97301
Kevin Kim Saunders, 66
Salem · Marion County · 97301
AKA Kevin Kim Thompson, Kevin Kim Thompsn
Allen Harrison Lee, 61
Salem · Marion County · 97301
AKA Mark Lee, Allen Lee Harrison

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Salem — frequently asked

What is the population of Salem, Oregon?
Salem has a population of about 176,666, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Salem?
The median home value in Salem is $382,400, and the median gross rent is $1,323/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Salem safe? What is the crime rate?
Salem Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 462 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Salem face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Marion County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Salem?
Salem has 60 public schools (38 elementary, 11 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Salem?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Salem. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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