City profile
Salem, VA
Salem city · Population 25,618
Salem is a town in Salem city, VA with about 25,618 residents and a typical home value near $259,000. It is 100 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$258,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,601
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
90
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 19/100
Nearest major airport
82 mi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
25,618
Black population
8.7%
County
Salem city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 25,618 residents
- Typical home value about $259,000
- 100 miles from Charlottesville, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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