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Salem, Oregon · ZIP 97304

Salem — ZIP 97304

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Salem (97304) scores 52/100 — Fair for Salem. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $506K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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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 index60/100
Avg math proficiency32%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$506K
Median rent$1,855/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

$506K

Median Rent

$1,855/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

810

Violent Crime

125

Property Crime

685

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Polk 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
Kalapuya Elementary SchoolKG–05483
53%
54%
Myers Elementary SchoolKG–05342
37%
47%
Brush College Elementary SchoolKG–05250
37%
52%
Straub Middle School06–08568
35%
48%
Walker Middle School06–08571
32%
47%
Chapman Hill Elementary SchoolKG–05306
32%
47%
Harritt Elementary SchoolKG–05498
25%
30%
West Salem High School09–121,606
22%
59%
Hayesville Elementary SchoolKG–05442
17%
27%

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

34,846

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

39 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97304 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 97304 has a school score of 60/100. 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 97304 is approximately $506K. 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 97304 in Salem has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.