107 movers in Salem
"DO NOT book with MetroHop Relocation. As you can see by these reviews, there is a theme with their service. The sales call and team, great. Very communicative and responsive. However, the service itself has been absolutely unacceptable. MetroHop c..."
"We inadvertantly used this company to ship a car across country. We had gone through a well rated consolidator. The pick up of the car was on time (after the day / date moved around a bit). We were promised 7 to 10 day delivery from day of pick..."
"TL;DR - Movers cracked the television (insufficiently wrapped in couple blankets) and caused significant damage to dining table (after we told them multiple times to pay attention to the corners) - collectively over $1000 of damage. This was the s..."
"I hired North Coast Moving and Storage (Allied) to move cross country from Seattle to Connecticut. I stored the entire contents of my house at Siracusa Moving & Storage in Connecticut for 2 months while I closed on my new house. Siracusa Moving & ..."
"Working with Hansen for our move from Seattle to Buffalo was a mistake. Our stuff has finally arrived, over 3 weeks past the end of the promised window. After having a wonderful experience moving with them across town in Seattle in 2019, we figur..."
"We were assigned this company through the military for our overseas move, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. This was our first PCS move, and it quickly became stressful due to how our belongings were handled. When our..."
"Original price quote was $1,674 for a one bedroom apartment with 286 cu ft. Price actually charged at time of pick up on June 30th was $1,675 based on 300 cu. ft. $150 in parking materials (even though it says they are free on the form), for a t..."
What to know when moving to Salem, OR
Salem at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A population of 56,274 with 56.8% renting and a median household income of $57,497.
- The Major Draw:
- Median gross rent is $1,197, making it a more affordable option compared to many places.
- The Reality Check:
- The poverty rate is 20.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the area.
- Commute:
- Only 2.3% of residents use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $1,197/month in rent to find a place that fits your needs.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- The median household income is $57,497, which provides a context for the local economy.
- Median gross rent is $1,197, making it relatively affordable.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $310,800.
- With a 20.2% poverty rate, many residents may face economic challenges.
- Education level: 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
- Renter percentage stands at 56.8%, indicating a significant share of residents are renting.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education is available through a variety of institutions nearby.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 7
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 7
- Notable schools include:
- Chemeketa Community College
- Corban University
- Willamette University
- Institute of Technology
- Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School
- Phagans School of Beauty
- College of Hair Design Careers
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, there are many outdoor spots to enjoy in and around Salem.
- Riverfront City Park (4.7 stars, 5,405 reviews)
- Bush's Pasture Park (4.7 stars, 3,624 reviews)
- Minto-Brown Island Park (4.7 stars, 2,740 reviews)
- Willamette Mission State Park (4.6 stars, 918 reviews)
- The Yard Food Park (4.6 stars, 3,641 reviews)
- Powerland Heritage Park (4.8 stars, 755 reviews)
Source: Google Places API.