Salem, OR
Population 176,666 · Salem, OR MSA. Moving to or from Salem? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
176,666
Cost of living (RPP)
103.649
Annual avg temp
54°F
Typical home
$436,318
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $71,900 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $382,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,323/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.64 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.649 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 104.689, goods 105.261, services 110.333. Source: BEA, Salem, OR (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
54°F
January low
36°F
July high
84°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 40.1". Station: SALEM MCNARY FLD, OR US (1.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$436,318
ZHVI YoY
+0.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,607/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Salem, OR
Total employment (MSA)
181,870
Median wage (annual)
$48,750
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 23,840 | $46,350 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 15,210 | $39,790 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 14,580 | $33,070 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 14,250 | $79,210 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 13,240 | $35,920 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Portland, OR 51 mi · 1h 9m Hillsboro, OR 55 mi · 1h 16m Gresham, OR 62 mi · 1h 26m Vancouver, WA 63 mi · 1h 23m Eugene, OR 67 mi · 1h 24m Tacoma, WA 191 mi · 3h 49m Kent, WA 210 mi · 4h 14m Renton, WA 215 mi · 4h 18m Seattle, WA 224 mi · 4h 31m Bellevue, WA 226 mi · 4h 34m