City profile
Salem, OH
Mahoning County · Population 11,758
Salem is a town in Mahoning County, OH with about 11,758 residents and a typical home value near $119,000. It is 60 miles from Cleveland, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
166
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$119,400
Typical monthly housing
$793
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
82
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 69/100
Top hazards: Hail, Riverine flooding, Landslide
Nearest major airport
43 mi to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 45% Democratic / 54% Republican
Community
Population
11,758
Black population
0.1%
County
Mahoning County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 11,758 residents
- Typical home value about $119,000
- 60 miles from Cleveland, OH
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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