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Salem, Virginia is 7 miles W of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 131 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The people of the city are in the Roanoke metropolitan area. Salem has a population of 24,747.
In Salem, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $47,174. Salem has a large middle class. The city isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Salem residents, with $23,350. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Salem, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Salem, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Salem colleges • Salem travel • Salem mortgages and property.
 | Salem Colleges Salem colleges and trade schools. |
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 | Salem Mortgage Salem property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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