South Salem is a small town of 192 in Ohio, with a median household income of $75,278
and a 11.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Salem stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Salem is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South 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: 90.7
South Salem's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Salem costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Salem, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,278
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
South Salem's violent crime rate is 161.7 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.7 /100k
Property Crime
2349.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Salem is served primarily by Greenfield Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Salem, OH
National Avg
School District
Greenfield Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Salem sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.3 inches of snow per year.
South Salem's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Salem roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,700 and median rent is $950/month.
South Salem's violent crime rate is 161.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2349.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Salem are operated by Greenfield Exempted Village.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Salem, OH has a population of 192, a median household income of $75,278, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%.
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.
South Salem averages 36.0°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 18.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of South Salem, Ohio is 192 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Salem: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $116,700, median household income $75,278, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Salem side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
