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Salem, Ohio

Introduction to Salem, Ohio

Salem, Ohio, in Columbiana county, is 17 miles SW of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 55 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The people of the city are in the Youngstown - Warren metropolitan area. Salem has a population of 12,197.

Salem History

In 1806, Salem was founded by John Straughan, a Pennsylvanian potter, and Zadok Street, a clockmaker from New Jersey. Quakers were the early settlers of Salem. The area derived its name from Salem, New Jersey. A number of Salem’s homes served as stations for the American Underground Railroad until mid 1800s. The first Women's Rights Convention of Ohio was hosted in Salem in April, 1850.

Salem and nearby Attractions

  • Salem Historical Society Museum
  • Guilford Lake State Park
  • Arms Family Museum of Local History
  • Glamorgan Castle

Things To Do In Salem

Salem offers over 300 acres of parks and playgrounds. The Centennial Park includes lighted tennis and basketball courts, scenic areas, picnic tables, and an outdoor pool. The Kelley Park, Waterworth Memorial Park, and W. H. Mullins Park are also worth visiting. Visitors can go for boating, hiking, fishing, and picnicking at the Salem City Lake. In addition, shopping can be done at the Salem Plaza Shopping Center and Eastgate Plaza Shopping Center.

Salem Transportation

Air transportation is available from Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport.

Salem Higher Education

The institutes of higher education located nearby are Kent State University - Salem Regional Campus and Allegheny Wesleyan College.

High Points

Salem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySalem Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySalem Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 15%Salem Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Salem, OH

Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use45
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime1010

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