Housing & Real Estate — Salem, Indiana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 2,765 |
| Occupied | 2,616 |
| Vacant | 149 |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,939 |
| Renter-Occupied | 677 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $144,700 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$165,000 |
| Median Rent | $736/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $896/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | affordable |
| Rent as % of Income | 15.6% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 48.1% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 120 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 195 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 287 |
| Built before 1960 | 1,165 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.