The median home value in Salem, SC is $483,800. This is higher than the county median home value of $254,500. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Salem, SC is $483,800. Approximately 55.84% of Salem homes are owned, compared to 6.49% rented, while 37.66% are vacant. Salem real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Salem real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Salem has a population of approximately 150 and experiences a population change rate of 19.05%. The population density is 163.9 / sq mi.
The median household income for Salem is $54,000, with 48 households and an average household size of 3.13.
The cost of living index in Salem is 109.6%.
The median value of a home in Salem is $483,800 with an appreciation rate of 21.9%. 55.8% of housing in the city is owned while 6.5% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Salem is 2.20%, and recent job growth is at 4.66%. Future job growth is projected at 39.10%.
The sales tax rate in Salem is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 7.00%.
School expenditures in Salem are $15,306, and the school ratio is 12.8:1.
The average high temperature in July is 89.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 29.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 58.3 inches per year, with 2.3 inches of snow per year.
Metric | City | County |
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High School Graduates | 80.81 | 86.12 |
College Degree - 2 year | 4.04 | 10.78 |
College Degree - 4 year | 15.15 | 27.86 |
Graduate Degree | 5.05 | 8.87 |
Expenditures per Student | $15,306 | $15,306 |
Students per Teacher | 12.80 | 12.80 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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A R Lewis Elementary School | PK - 05 | 225 | 14.5 | 29671 |
Ambler Elementary School | PK - 05 | 259 | 17 | 29671 |
Hagood Elementary School | PK - 05 | 321 | 13.6 | 29671 |
Holly Springs Elementary School | PK - 05 | 215 | 14 | 29671 |
James M Brown Elementary School | PK - 05 | 660 | 11.6 | 29691 |
Keowee Elementary School | PK - 05 | 387 | 14.4 | 29672 |
Pickens Elementary School | PK - 05 | 460 | 16.1 | 29671 |
Six Mile Elementary School | PK - 05 | 492 | 19.8 | 29682 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Pickens Middle School | 06 - 08 | 682 | 15.2 | 29671 |
Walhalla Middle School | 06 - 08 | 740 | 14.2 | 29691 |
Youth Leadership Academy Charter | 06 - 08 | 121 | 15.1 | 29671 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Pickens High School | 09 - 12 | 1371 | 17.8 | 29671 |
Tamassee-Salem Middle/High School | 06 - 12 | 301 | 13.4 | 29676 |
Walhalla High School | 09 - 12 | 986 | 17.5 | 29691 |