Salem, Decatur, GA
Salem — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Salem, Decatur, Georgia. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) licensing database.
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Salem Neighborhood Overview
Salem Neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama
Salem is a neighborhood located in the city of Decatur, Alabama, primarily within the 35647 ZIP code. It is characterized by a very high rate of homeownership, with 95.8% of housing units occupied by their owners. This creates a stable, resident-owned community atmosphere. The neighborhood's median household income is $93,793, which supports its housing market.
The housing market in Salem presents a snapshot of attainable homeownership in Decatur. The median home value is $184,000, and the average home size is a spacious 1,775 square feet. For the small rental segment, representing just 4.2% of units, the median gross rent is $743 per month. These figures point to a neighborhood where owning a sizable home is the predominant and financially supported living situation for residents.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 194 neighborhoods in Decatur.
Salem Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $184K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $743/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $94K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 95.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35647 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Salem, Decatur
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18