Livability Score

63
/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
Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Comma
Theatre Arts
Morganton Railroad Depot & Museum
Museum
History Museum of Burke County
Museum
Burke County Heritage Museum
Museum
Marquee Cinemas
Cinema
Hamilton Williams Gallery & Studio
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (0) F
Butch's BBQ
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
RENEWED NUTRITION JUICE BAR
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Nara Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Curves
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Flowers Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Laos Lanxang Asian Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Shuey Park
Park
Drexel Heritage Park
Park
Catawba River Greenway - Greenlee Ford & River Village Sections
Park
Carbon City Park
Park
Martha's Park
Park
Collett Street Recreation Center
Park
Collett Street Park
Park
Freedom Park
Park
McCombs Park
Park
East Union Street Park
Park
Bethel Park
Park
Cascade Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Cascade Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Citgo
Convenience Store
New Salem General Store
Convenience Store
Paper, Rock, Scissors Hair Salon
Beauty
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Shoe Dept.
Shoes
Froogle's Dollar Store
Discount Store
PetSmart
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
claire's
Fashion
Nails R Us
Beauty
Fashon Max
Clothing
Hallmark
Gift Shop
rue21
Clothing
Maurices
Clothing
Cato
Clothing
Shoe Show
Shoes
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Smart Cuts
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Belk
Department Store
Kay Jewlers
Fashion
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Salem.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Salem is 90/100 - which is 4% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A-

Salem crime rates are 1,177 per 100k, which is 52% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
984 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
193 crimes per 100k A-
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employment D+

The median income in Salem is $50,469 - which is 5% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$50,469 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Morganton Public Safety Station 3
Fire Station
Magnolia Lane Nursing Home
Nursing Home
Burke County Sheriff Department
Police
UNC Health Blue Ridge Urgent Care - Morganton
Clinic
35.73262401820232, -81.70784443965877
Dentist
Dr. Jason Deal
Dentist
Blue Ridge Audiology
Doctor
Broughton Hospital
Hospital
Table Rock Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Morganton Department of Public Safety
Police
Blue Ridge Radiology Associates
Doctor
Burke Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Foothills Family Dermatology
Clinic
Growing Smiles Morganton
Dentist
Brown & Neuwirth Oral & Cosmetic Surgery Center
Dentist
Small & Martin Orthodontics
Dentist
Morganton Public Safety Station 2
Fire Station
Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge - Morganton
Hospital
Morganton Eye Physicians
Doctor
Mountain View Dentistry
Doctor
Mountain Valley Health Center
Doctor
Burke Primary Care
Doctor
Mountain View Pediatrics
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Morganton Public Safety Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Salem home prices are $128,800 - which is 18% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$128,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Salem graduation rate is 74% - which is 9% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (0) F
Salem Elementary
Liberty Middle
North Liberty
Nc School For The Deaf
Forest Hill Elementary
Mull Elementary
Morganton Day School
Mountain View Elementary
W A Young Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Robert L. Patton High School
Burke Middle College
North Liberty
Nc School For The Deaf
Freedom High
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ratings N/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

      Shuey Park
      Drexel Heritage Park
      Catawba River Greenway - Greenlee Ford & River Village Sections
      Carbon City Park
      Martha's Park
      Collett Street Recreation Center
      Collett Street Park
      Freedom Park

      Entertainment

      Comma
      Morganton Railroad Depot & Museum
      History Museum of Burke County
      Burke County Heritage Museum
      Marquee Cinemas
      Hamilton Williams Gallery & Studio

      Food & Drink

      Butch's BBQ
      Bojangles'
      Chick-fil-A
      Cook Out
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Subway
      Panera Bread
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Salem? The cost of living in Salem is 90/100 - which is 4% lower than North Carolina.
      Salem
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% 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 1,177, which are 52% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,177 per 100k people

      49% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 85

      49% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $50,469 which is 5% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $50,4699% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,62814% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $128,800 - which is 18% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $128,80030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $59437% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      35% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 74% - which is 9% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Salem a good place to live? Salem has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      n/a%

      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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