Salem
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Salem, Virginia is a small, welcoming city set in the scenic Roanoke Valley. Known for its community events, historic downtown, and access to outdoor activities, it's an ideal destination for those seeking a laid-back atmosphere in a picturesque environment.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
83
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.29°, -80.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,815
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-19.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1085 mm
Internet Speed
442 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
295.0
Airport
ROA
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.