Biggest tradeoff: Salem, Oregon
Salem, Oregon is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on safety.
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What Stands Out
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Salem, Oregon is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on safety.
Salem, Oregon needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 175,535 | 37,088 |
| Population Density | 3.6k /sq mi | N/A |
| Elevation | 161 ft(49 m) | 945 ft(288 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $427,939 | $390,929 |
| Median Rent | $1,638 | $1,565 |
| Median Income | $67,540 | $53,941 |
| Rent Burden | 29% | 35% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr | 302 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 64°F | 69°F |
| Comfort Score | 70/100Good | 68/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 40°F | 43°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 49"(124 cm) | 37"(94 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4"(10 cm) | 11"(28 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 31 (Avg)0 days > 100 | AQI 33 (Avg)0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 31 | 52 |
| Transit Score | N/A | 27 |
| Safety Score | 64 / 100 | 69 / 100 |
| School Rating | 4.6/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 12%Cable: 94% | Fiber: 11%Cable: 74% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 35.9 years | 41 years |
| College Educated | 31% | 19% |
| Remote Workers | 12% | 9% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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