Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$1,016 tract average vs. $1,369 citywide (-26%)
A 26% discount to the citywide median is a material local contrast. Read the individual tract values before treating that gap as typical across the city.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Salem
Among 5 census tracts, Tract 102 leads at $89,522 median income - about 2× Tract 103 at $52,434.
5 census tracts · Virginia · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$67,589
median household
Income Range
$52,434 – $89,522
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$1,016/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
5
in Salem
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Household income
$67,589 tract average vs. $66,716 citywide (+1%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 1% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
Comparison 3
Home value
$247,500 tract average vs. $244,800 citywide (+1%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 1% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 5 of 5 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 102 highest at $89,522 ; Tract 103 lowest at $52,434.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 102 Salem city Co. | 6,465 | View › |
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Tract 101 Salem city Co. | 6,313 | View › |
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Tract 105.02 Salem city Co. | 4,937 | View › |
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Tract 103 Salem city Co. | 4,525 | View › |
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Tract 105.01 Salem city Co. | 3,237 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026