Salem is a somewhat small town located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 6,050 people and two associated neighborhoods, Salem is the 105th largest community in Alabama. Salem real estate is some of the most expensive in Alabama, although Salem house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns, Salem isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Salem are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Salem is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Salem who work in office and administrative support (15.38%), management occupations (10.75%), and sales jobs (10.24%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Salem is worth considering. In Salem, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.84 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. As is often the case in a small town, Salem doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Salem citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 20.52% of adults 25 and older in Salem have a college degree. The per capita income in Salem in 2022 was $29,839, which is middle income relative to Alabama, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $119,356 for a family of four. However, Salem contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Salem is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Salem home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Salem residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Salem include Irish, German, English, Scots-Irish, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Salem is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
