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Salem, Oregon · ZIP 97301

Salem — ZIP 97301

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Salem (97301) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Salem. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $374K.

48OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency22%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby16

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$374K
Median rent$1,450/mo

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

$374K

Median Rent

$1,450/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,227

Violent Crime

383

Property Crime

2,844

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Marion County, Oregon (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
Howard Street Charter06–08184
57%
72%
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School06–0895
57%
62%
Eagle Charter SchoolKG–05150
35%
45%
Grant Community SchoolKG–05444
32%
42%
Englewood Elementary SchoolKG–05285
32%
42%
Parrish Middle School06–08691
17%
28%
Swegle Elementary SchoolKG–05496
16%
19%
Hoover Elementary SchoolKG–05402
12%
22%
Bush Elementary SchoolKG–05255
12%
27%
Richmond Elementary SchoolKG–05242
12%
22%
Eyre Elementary SchoolKG–05538
11%
15%
Waldo Middle School06–08997
10%
25%
North Salem High School09–122,107
9%
25%
Houck Middle School06–08830
8%
19%
Auburn Elementary SchoolKG–05592
6%
9%
Willamette Career Academy11–12No current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported

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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

56,274

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97301 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 97301 has a school score of 52/100. 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 97301 is approximately $374K. 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 97301 in Salem has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. 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.