Census ACS · #125 MSA
Salem Metro Area
The Salem, Or Metropolitan Statistical Area has 435,085 residents. The median household income is $76,010 and the median home value is $389,800.
435,085
Population
226
People / sq mi
$76,010
Median Income
$389,800
Median Home Value
The Salem CBSA covers 1,922 sq mi of land at 226.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
Economy & Income
$76,010
Median Household Income
$36,260
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Salem metro's price level is 103.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.6% higher the US average. The local median income of $76,010 has the buying power of $73,334 in average-priced US metros.
103.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$73,334
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$76,010
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$389,800
Median Home Value
$1,324
Median Rent
62.7%
Homeownership
Education
87.2%
High School+
26.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
12.6%
Work From Home
24.5 min
Avg Commute
34.5%
Foreign Born
Salem spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Salem, Or Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 435,085 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #125 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Salem metro area is $76,010, with a per capita income of $36,260.
The Salem, Or CBSA spans the state of Oregon.
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Data for the Salem, Or CBSA (41420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.