Salem
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1907
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About Salem
City in Ohio, United StatesSalem is a city in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,915 at the 2020 census. It was founded by Quakers in 1806 and was a center of abolitionist activity as well as a station on the Underground Railroad. It is the principal city of the Salem micropolitan area, which comprises Columbiana County; a small portion of the city extends into Mahoning County.
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How Salem ranks
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Housing in Salem
The median sale price was $186,000 in May 2026.
A strong seller's market
Safety in Salem
Safety Grade B-
Salem reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 51% report less.
Health in Salem
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 54% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Ohio
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Salem
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 3% of U.S. communities.
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