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KY area data

Salem, KY

Salem, KY.

Population: 1,702 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$114,283
1-year appreciation
-17.3%
3-year appreciation
-10.7%
5-year appreciation
+5.4%
10-year appreciation
+36.5%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$139,494
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$114,000
Median list price
$149,000
Median days on market
162 days
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.6%

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, drought, strongWind
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
189

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (58 mi)
Nearest airport
Barnes Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+20 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$656
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
51.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,426
Average weekly wage
$1,102
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Health Care

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