Salem, OH Housing Market & City Data
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Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (October 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED13.2%
- Highschool Education41.5%
- Some College28.0%
- Bachelors Degree12.3%
- Graduate Degree5.0%
- Total College or Above17.3%
- Stem Degree42.5%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male48.7%
- Female51.3%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married45.5%
- Divorced17.2%
- Never Married28.1%
- Widowed9.2%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25.0% |
| 19–29 | 12.1% |
| 30–39 | 13.0% |
| 40–49 | 11.5% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 14.3% |
| 60–69 | 11.5% |
| 70–79 | 5.8% |
| 80+ | 6.8% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
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Local Discussions
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- Is Salem, OH a good place to buy a house?0
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- What is it like to live in Salem, OH?0
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Neighborhoods in Salem, OH
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