Salem
Salem
About the neighborhood
Salem offers a peaceful and calm environment with low traffic noise in most areas, creating a comfortable atmosphere. Single detached homes dominate the housing options, providing spacious layouts mostly featuring two or three bedrooms. Parking is convenient throughout the city, and easy access to nearby highways like I-57 ensures smooth car travel to various destinations. Dining options are available within the vicinity, allowing for enjoyable meals close to home. Though the bicycling network is limited, the city’s terrain makes many places a comfortable and even ride, adding to the overall ease of getting around by car.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
The car is usually the preferred method to move around in this city. It is convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as I-57, are easy to reach from any location in this city. It is difficult for pedestrians to get around in this city as many daily needs are at times difficult to carry out without a vehicle. Traveling by bicycle is also challenging in Salem because there are few bike lanes. Nevertheless, there are a limited number of elevation changes.
Services
The nearest grocery store in Salem is usually only a rather short distance away. There are also a few choices for those who value nearby restaurants. As far as education is concerned, house owners may consider it difficult to access high schools and primary schools without the use of a vehicle.
Character
People who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Salem. Most areas in Salem are reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually quite tranquil - although that is not the case close to I-57, the airport (Salem-Leckrone) or one of the railway lines.
Car friendly8.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.8
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.8
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.2
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet5.4
Some sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $33,571
- Median Household Income
- $60,238
Housing Type
- 72.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 11.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 4.7% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 3.3% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 8.6% MOBILE
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 11.1%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 3.3%
- Mobile
- 8.6%
- Semi detached
- 0.2%
- Single detached
- 72.2%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 4.7%
Population Age
- 0 to 4
- 5.0%
- 5 to 9
- 6.3%
- 10 to 14
- 7.6%
- 15 to 19
- 6.9%
- 20 to 24
- 5.6%
- 25 to 29
- 7.6%
- 30 to 34
- 5.9%
- 35 to 39
- 6.2%
- 40 to 44
- 5.0%
- 45 to 49
- 5.6%
- 50 to 54
- 6.1%
- 55 to 59
- 6.0%
- 60 to 64
- 5.5%
- 65 to 69
- 6.1%
- 70 to 74
- 6.1%
- 75 to 79
- 3.6%
- 80 to 84
- 2.2%
- 85 and over
- 3.1%
- Median Age
- 39.5 years
Education Level
- 7.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 39.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 11.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 2.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.6% PHD
- Bachelor's degree
- 12.1%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 11.5%
- PhD
- 0.6%
- High School
- 39.2%
- Master's degree
- 2.4%
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.8%
- Professional degree
- 0.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 26.3%
Commute Mode
- 1.2% FOOT
- 1.2% BIKE
- 0.3% TRANSIT
- 93.0% DRIVE
- 0.1% OTHER
- Bike
- 1.2%
- Drive
- 93.0%
- None
- 4.3%
- Other
- 0.1%
- Transit
- 0.3%
- Foot
- 1.2%
Comparable Listings in Salem
New Listing
Pending
Pending
201 S PRUYN STSALEM, IL 62881
2
1
1,204 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Realhome Services & Solutions, Inc.
MLS® #: 12740906
Contingent
742 N REEL AVESALEM, IL 62881
3
2
1,482 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Equity Realty Group
MLS® #: 12758644
825 W WARMOUTH STSALEM, IL 62881
4
5
3,498 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Somer Real Estate
MLS® #: 12664119
MILLS CART RDSALEM, IL 62881
N/A
N/A
12.56 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Equity Realty Group
MLS® #: EB456967
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721 W WHITTAKER STSALEM, IL 62881
3
1
985 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Midwest Farm & Land
MLS® #: EB459857
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