Salem

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Salem, OH

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A historic small town in the suburbs of Ohio

Family-Friendly Affordable Suburban Historic

Known for excellent public schools and a historic downtown district, Salem blends a family-friendly atmosphere with small-town charm. Salem City Schools are some of the best in the area, and families appreciate the well-kept town amenities like Centennial Park and the Charles Burchfield Homestead Museum, a local historic site. Downtown Salem features charming storefronts and small businesses offering local gems like Ricky’s English Pub and Ezio’s Italian Restaurant.

Access to various highways keeps Salem accessible and perfect for commuters. Salem is located about 60 miles southeast of Cleveland, 60 miles northwest of Pittsburg, and 30 miles east of Canton. Local conveniences include the Salem Regional Medical Center, the Salem Community Center, and the Eastgate Shopping Center.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Salem, OH is $689 for one bedroom, $1,072 for two bedrooms, and $1,216 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Salem has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$689/month
646 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-6

294 Students

7
out of 10

Reilly Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-4

261 Students

6
out of 10

Buckeye Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

431 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Branch Early Learning Center

Public

Grades K-2

386 Students

Rating Unavailable

Salem Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

310 Students

5
out of 10

Salem High School

Public

Grades 9-12

638 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Guilford Lake State Park
  • MetroParks Farm
  • Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Mill Creek Preserve
  • Vickers Nature Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Akron-Canton Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.