Salem is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,485 at the 2020 census. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 50 and West Virginia Route 23; the North Bend Rail Trail passes through the city. Salem University is located in Salem.

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Town numbers

ZIP code26426

Area code304

Living in Salem

Housing in Salem

$128K▲ 6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Salem home is worth about $128,000, up 6% in a year, 29% below the West Virginia typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Health in Salem

Health Grade D

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 32% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with West Virginia

2better than WV·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits all close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.6%Fewer adults who have had cancerWV 9.6% · better 33.7%Fewer adults with arthritisWV 37.7% · better 12.4%More adults without reliable transportationWV 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Clarksburg VA Medical CenterClarksburg · 10.8 mi · ER

Community Care of ClarksburgClarksburg · 10.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Salem · CMS · HRSAHealth in Salem →

Schools in Salem

All Salem schools →

School Grade A

The public schools Salem’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of West Virginia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictHarrison County SchoolsSchools1

Salem Elementary AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 173 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WV. Ratings are from neighbors.