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Salem, OR, Market Trends

There are 1276 active listings and 111 new listings in Salem, OR.
In Salem, OR, homes sold for a median price of $509,000 in May 2026.
On average, properties in Salem, OR sell after 61 days on the market compared to 48 days last year.
952 homes were sold in Salem, OR in May 2026, up from 781 last year.
Salem, OR is part of the Marion County R-1 School District, with 61 Elementary Schools, 30 Middle Schools, and 19 High Schools.

Salem, OR Homes For Sale

Salem Overview

Active Homes

1,276

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New Homes

111

Open Houses

27

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Price Reduced

289

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Salem, OR Market Trends & Statistics

last updated on June 18, 2026

Schools in Salem, OR

Salem, OR hosts 48 public schools with an average rating of 3 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 22 private and 3 charter schools.

School Districts

5

Elementary Schools

61

Middle Schools

30

High Schools

19

Grades:
Elementary
Middle
High

Bennett Pearson Academy Charter School

charter School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10

Morningside Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10

Myers Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Brush College Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Bush Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10

Grant Community School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10

Schirle Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10

Richmond Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

Englewood Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

Candalaria Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

Hoover Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

Wright Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

Liberty Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

Pringle Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

Harritt Elementary School

public School, Grades K-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

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Salem-Keizer School District 24j

Ode Ycep District

Oregon Department Of Education

Chemawa Indian School District

Salem, OR Property Insights

People

People

50% Female/Male
Avg Age is 37 Years Old

School

School

26% with College Degree
86% with High School Diploma

Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $57K
20% in Poverty

Elevation

Elevation

272.99 Feet

Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

9.6%

Average Tree Covering

June Temperature

June Temperature

64° Fahrenheit

H: 77°F L: 50°F

Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

Low

Compared with the National Average

Rainfall

Rainfall

45 Inches

Salem, OR Neighborhood Scores

Food

Pets

Walkability

Kid Friendly

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