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Year
Insightsi
23 housing units were permitted in 2024.
- •85% fewer units than the average Marion County town (152), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
- •Average unit valued at $120K — 49% below the Marion County average of $234K, indicating more affordable construction.
- •87% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Single-Familyi
13%
3 units
Multi-Familyi
87%
20 units
Salem vs. Avg. Marion Co. Town (2024)i
SalemAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi23152-85%
Total Valuei$2.8M$35.6M-92%
Single-Familyi375-96%
Multi-Familyi2077-74%
Buildingsi881-90%
Value / Uniti$120K$234K-49%
Housing Units Permittedi
Solid line is Salem; dashed line is Marion County average.
Construction Valuei
Solid line is Salem; dashed line is Marion County average.