Salem, Utah · ZIP 84653

Salem — ZIP 84653

Salem (84653) scores 67/100 — Fair for Utah. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $653K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index35/100

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$653K

Median rent$1,900/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: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$653K

Median Rent

$1,900/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,447

Violent Crime

903

Property Crime

5,544

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Utah County, Utah (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
Nebo Online School	KG–12	7,791	Not reported	Not reported
Salem Hills High	09–12	1,593	Not reported	Not reported
Valley View Middle	06–07	963	Not reported	Not reported
Salem Junior High	07–09	950	Not reported	Not reported
Mt. Loafer School	PK–06	642	Not reported	Not reported
Foothills School	PK–06	605	Not reported	Not reported
American Preparatory Academy - Salem	KG–10	570	Not reported	Not reported
Salem School	PK–06	508	Not reported	Not reported
Nebo Advanced Learning Center	KG–12	2	Not reported	Not 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.

Note: state proficiency isn't reported for the schools in this ZIP, so the Schools score uses nearby or county data where available and otherwise grade-band coverage.

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Demographics

Population

11,531

Median Income

$112K

Homeownership

93%

Median Age

29.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 84653 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 84653 has a school score of 35/100. 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 84653 is approximately $653K. 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 84653 in Salem has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. 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.