Life’s a bowl of cherries in Salem, Oregon
Although Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon, it is probably better known as "The Cherry City" because of the importance of the cherry crop industry in the Willamette Valley area. But Salem’s resourcefulness is not limited to agricultural outputs only. The city offers great residential real estate options to those interested in establishing roots in a progressive city among people with a strong work ethic and an appreciation for the spectacular natural environment which surrounds them.
Salem Fast Facts
- Population: 144,727
- Median Household Income: $44,054
- Median Home Value: $201,200
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Salem is located in the Pacific Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Salem workers is 22 minutes. Salem has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Portland International Airport.
Salem Employment
Major employers in the Salem area include Salem Hospital, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde's Spirit Mountain Casino, the T-Mobile Calling Center, GE Security, Wachovia Securities, Norpac Foods Inc., Roth's Family Markets, the Department of Human Services, Oregon Department of Corrections and Oregon State Government.
Salem School Districts
The students of Salem are served by 60 public schools and 32 private schools. There are also 24 colleges and universities in the Salem area.
Salem Attractions
- Oregon State Capitol
- Mission Mill Museum
- Halattractione Ford Museum of Art
- Salem Chamber Orchestra
- A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village
- Evergreen Aviation Museum
- Portland Children’s Museum
- Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Honeywood Winery
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- Marion County Historical Society Museum & Education Center
- Willamette Queen Sternwheeler
Salem Parks and Recreation
- Oregon State Capitol
- Mission Mill Museum
- Halattractione Ford Museum of Art
- Salem Chamber Orchestra
- A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village
- Evergreen Aviation Museum
- Portland Children’s Museum
- Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Honeywood Winery
- Historic Deepwood Estate
- Marion County Historical Society Museum & Education Center
- Willamette Queen Sternwheeler