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Salem, MO

Salem, MO.

Population: 13,822 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$188,955
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+40.4%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$190,894
House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Market activity

Days to pending
77 days
New listings (monthly)
16

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (38 mi)
Nearest airport
Salem Memorial Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+83 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$866
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
47.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,994
Average weekly wage
$746
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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