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
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Pat's Cash and Carry
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Fall Creek Access Area
Park
Shops (1) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Lakeshop at The Mountain Lake Center
Convenience Store
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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 91/100 - which is 2% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime A

Salem crime rates are 2,479 per 100k, which is 11% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
2,479 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C+

The median income in Salem is $56,250 - which is 20% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$56,250 D
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Salem Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Salem home prices are $125,000 - which is 13% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$125,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
40% A+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Salem graduation rate is 73% - which is 10% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Tamassee-Salem Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings F

Salem has an overall rating of 44% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fall Creek Access Area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Pat's Cash and Carry

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      15% 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 91/100 - which is 2% lower than South Carolina.
      Salem
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% 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 2,479, which are 11% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,479 per 100k people

      7% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      7% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Salem? The median income in Salem is $56,250 which is 20% higher than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $56,2502% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,17136% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Salem a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Salem home prices? Salem home prices are $125,000 - which is 13% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $125,00032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8758% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Salem have good schools? The Salem graduation rate is 73% - which is 10% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      11% 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

      F User Ratings

      Is Salem a good place to live? Salem has an overall rating of 44% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      44%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      44%

      2 total surveys

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