CITY PROFILE
Salem, OH
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Salem, OH is a smaller metro with one of the more affordable housing markets in our dataset, making it practical for budget-conscious movers. Expect a temperate four-season climate with moderate sunshine and a wet climate—you'll see regular rainfall and moderate sun, so pack layers and an umbrella. It's a straightforward, low-cost option if you prioritize affordability and don't mind frequent rain or smaller-town scale.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $163K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $846/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 10.7°C · warmest 18.6°C · coolest 4.2°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1371 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.88 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #388 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy96
- Affordable to rent100
- Climate comfort59
- Plenty of sunshine39
- Big-city amenities6
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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