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Salem, AR

Salem, AR.

Population: 4,181 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,028
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+22.2%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$174,028
House Price Index
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.2 in
Annual snowfall
5.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Salem Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+94 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$475
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,224
Average weekly wage
$785
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Construction, Wholesale Trade

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents