Salem, OR Market Trends

Last updated November 7, 2026

The median home price in Salem is $499,900, up 1.0% year-over-year. Median price per square foot is down 0.8% at $254/sq. ft. Homes are selling in 89 days on average, compared to 71 days last year. As of November 7, 2026, there are 963 active listings on the market, with 60 new listings in the last 7 days.

Median home price

$499K

1.0% YoY

YoY price change

+1.0%

+$4,953

Days on market

89

+18 days YoY

Active homes

963

8.2% YoY

Market trends and statistics

Median list price

$499,900

1.0% YoY

Inventory

963

8.2% YoY

Price per SqFt

$254

0.8% YoY

Days on market

89 days

25.4% YoY

Home size

1,938 sqft

8.3% YoY

Compare nearby cities

City	Median price	YoY change	$/Sqft	Days on market	Active homes
Salem	$499,900	+1.0%	$254	89	963
Keizer	$475,000	-1.0%	$267	74	142
Turner	$875,000	-8.4%	$328	100	33
Brooks	$1,099,900	+77.4%	$112	96	1
Rickreall	$1,495,000	+11.8%	$647	515	3
Independence	$460,000	+3.4%	$253	75	39

Education in Salem, OR

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Salem-Keizer School District 24j

Salem-Keizer School District 24j has 9 high schools, 13 middle schools, and 46 elementary schools. It has an overall average GreatSchools rating of 4/10.