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Salem, Oregon by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Salem was 4.2 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 35% higher than the statewide rate (3.1). Its median household earns $75,487 and the median home value is $416,900. Population: about 178,865 (Census, 2020-2024). Salem is the capital of Oregon.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Salem?
Salem's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, based on 763 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 35% higher than the Oregon rate (3.1) and 28% higher than the national rate (3.3). 4 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 4,203 offenses (23.2 per 1,000; Oregon: 21.2). Violent crimes fell 9% between 2021 and 2025 (835 to 763).
| Offense (2025) | Salem count | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 763 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 65 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 146 | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 548 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,203 | 23.2 | 21.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 591 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,112 | 17.1 | 16.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 500 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Salem changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 835 | 6,465 | 9 |
| 2022 | 885 | 6,539 | 7 |
| 2023 | 823 | 5,740 | 8 |
| 2024 | 958 | 5,010 | 9 |
| 2025 | 763 | 4,203 | 4 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Salem Police Department's own reports.
How does Salem compare with Oregon?
Households in Salem have a median income of $75,487 (Oregon: $83,011). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $416,900, and half of renters pay more than $1,400 a month. About 178,865 people live on 49 square miles of land, roughly 3,654 per square mile. The city lies in Marion County and Polk County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Salem | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 178,865 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $75,487 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $416,900 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,400 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.9% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Salem?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Marion County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Salem?
Salem city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Listed roads include OR-99EB. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Salem?
Inside the city limits there are 50 public schools (2024-25) and 11 private schools (2023-24). 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 6 state parks or recreation areas: Holeman State Park, Holman State Wayside, Maud Williamson State Recreation Site, Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site and State Capitol State Park and 1 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Salem
Gun shops
11 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Salem city limits, plus 13 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: All That Glitters Jewelry & Loans (Salem), Bi-Mart #633 (Salem), Capital Pawn / Capital Guns (Salem), Capitol Auction & Estate Services LLC (Salem), Coastal Farm & Ranch / Coastal (Salem), Elite Buyers Nw Corporation (Salem), Greystone Tactical (Salem), Guncrafters Repair LLC (Salem) and 3 more.
Liquor stores
6 liquor stores are on the map inside the Salem city limits: Liquor Depot (Salem), Liquor Depot Downtown (Salem), North Salem Liquor (Salem), Pioneer Beverage INC (Salem), South Salem Liquor Mart (Salem) and Sunrise Liquor (Salem).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Salem city limits: Planned Parenthood (Salem).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Salem?
In 2025, Salem had 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (763 reported), 35% higher than the Oregon rate (3.1). The property-crime rate was 23.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Salem?
$75,487 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $83,011 for Oregon.
How much do homes cost in Salem?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $416,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $477,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Salem?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Marion County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Albany, OR (21 mi) · Corvallis, OR (27 mi) · Tigard, OR (36 mi) · Beaverton, OR (40 mi) · Aloha, OR (40 mi) · Hillsboro, OR (42 mi)
More: Oregon statewide numbers · county pages: Marion County and Polk County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Salem city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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