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Salem, Iowa · ZIP 52649

Salem — ZIP 52649

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Salem (52649) scores 68/100 — Fair for Iowa. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $229K.

68OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share29%
Property crime share71%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100
Avg math proficiency95%
Avg reading proficiency85%
Schools nearby1

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$229K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$229K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

76

Violent Crime

22

Property Crime

54

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Henry County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Salem Elementary SchoolKG–0586
95%
85%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

845

Median Income

$91K

Homeownership

91%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52649 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 52649 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 52649 is approximately $229K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 52649 in Salem has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.