Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Tinseltown
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Sonic
Fast Food
Slim Chickens
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Yummy Donuts
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Crush Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Harvest Foods
Grocery Store
Harps
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Charles and Norma Bishop Park
Park
Lyle Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Flowers & Home of Benton/Bryant
Florist
Pilot
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Burlington
Department Store
CK Nails & Spa
Beauty
Petco
Pets
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Kohl's
Department Store
Five Below
Discount Store
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Kirkland's
Interior Decoration
Target
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Salem.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Salem is 83/100 - which is 3% lower than Arkansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Salem crime rates are 1,015 per 100k, which is 67% lower than Arkansas
Property Crime
824 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
190 crimes per 100k A-
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employment F

The median income in Salem is $24,453 - which is 42% lower than Arkansas.
Med. Household Income
$24,453 F
Unemployment Rate
1.2% A+
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Salem Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
Hospital
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas
Hospital
Salem Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Leap Kids Dental
Dentist
Westrock Orthodontist
Dentist
Benton Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Benton Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Springhill Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
USA Drug
Pharmacy
Bryant Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Mauldin Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saline Memorial
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing F

Salem home prices are $75,100 - which is 35% lower than Arkansas
Home Price
$75,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-102% F
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B

The Salem graduation rate is 90% - which is 14% higher than Arkansas
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Salem Elementary School
Bethel Middle School
Hurricane Creek Elementary
Springhill Elementary School
Collegeville Elementary School
Avilla Christian Academy
Perrin Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Avilla Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Salem has an overall rating of 92% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Salem? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Charles and Norma Bishop Park
      Lyle Park

      Entertainment

      Tinseltown

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Slim Chickens
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Yummy Donuts
      Menchie's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salem? The cost of living in Salem is 83/100 - which is 3% lower than Arkansas.
      Salem
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Arkansas
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Salem? Salem crime rates are 1,015, which are 67% lower than Arkansas
      Total Crime
      1,015 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 99

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $24,453 which is 42% lower than Arkansas.
      Median household income
      $24,45356% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,34942% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      74% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Salem a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      F Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $75,100 - which is 35% lower than Arkansas
      Median home value
      $75,10059% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $46851% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 90% - which is 14% higher than Arkansas
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      34% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Salem a good place to live? Salem has an overall rating of 92% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      6 total surveys

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