Salem, IN Housing Market & City Data
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Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED20.4%
- Highschool Education42.4%
- Some College23.7%
- Bachelors Degree9.4%
- Graduate Degree4.1%
- Total College or Above13.5%
- Stem Degree41.4%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male46.5%
- Female53.5%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married42.9%
- Divorced21.5%
- Never Married26.0%
- Widowed9.6%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21.5% |
| 19–29 | 16.0% |
| 30–39 | 14.6% |
| 40–49 | 9.4% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 12.4% |
| 60–69 | 9.3% |
| 70–79 | 9.4% |
| 80+ | 7.4% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
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Local Discussions
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- Is Salem, IN a good place to buy a house?0
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- What are the best neighborhoods in Salem, IN for families?0
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- How much income do you need to buy a house in Salem, IN?0
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- What is it like to live in Salem, IN?0
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Neighborhoods in Salem, IN
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