Back to Explorer

Salem, Virginia

FIPS 51775

Juniper

Salem is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$258,600

Higher than 74% of U.S. counties

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 85% of U.S. counties

FEMA Risk Score

56.7

Lower than 67% of U.S. counties

The basics

Total Population

25,618

Median Age

40

Population Density

1,764.73

Climate & hazard risk

Greatest FEMA-rated hazard: strong_wind.

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →