The Salem housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Salem was $352K last month, up 9.8% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Salem is $242, up 9.0% since last year.
In October 2024, Salem home prices were up 9.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $352K. On average, homes in Salem sell after 27 days on the market compared to 25 days last year. There were 21 homes sold in October this year, down from 37 last year.
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Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$352,000
+9.8% YoY | Oct 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
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Climate's impact on Salem housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Salem.
Flood Factor - Minor
17% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Salem has a minor risk of flooding. 95 properties in Salem are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 17% of all properties in Salem. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
69% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Salem has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 779 properties in Salem that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 69% of all properties in Salem.
100% of properties are at severe
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Salem has a Severe Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Salem is most at risk from hurricanes. 1,115 properties in Salem have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 127 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 137 mph.