Lower Salem is a small town of 116 in Ohio, with a median household income of N/A
and a 8.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lower Salem stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lower Salem is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lower Salem city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.1
Lower Salem's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lower Salem costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lower Salem, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,313
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lower Salem's violent crime rate is 46.7 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
46.7 /100k
Property Crime
477.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lower Salem is served primarily by Fort Frye Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lower Salem, OH
National Avg
School District
Fort Frye Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lower Salem sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Lower Salem's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lower Salem roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $1,313/month.
Lower Salem's violent crime rate is 46.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 477.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lower Salem are operated by Fort Frye Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lower Salem, OH has a population of 116, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lower Salem averages 39.5°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches
with about 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lower Salem, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45745.
The population of Lower Salem, Ohio is 116 with a median age of 22.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lower Salem: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income N/A, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lower Salem side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
