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Snapshot of Salem


Carlos Kalmar conducts the Oregon Symphony. Salem boasts its own pops and chamber orchestras and hosts the Oregon Symphony several times each year.
The Sassy Onion boasts “food with an attitude” and delivers with its No. 1 menu item, French toast.

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Community Overview
Salem, Oregon's capital, is one of the state's oldest communities and its second largest city. The citizens of Salem also have a long history of commitment to community improvement and volunteerism and has been recognized nationally with two All-America City Awards, one for 1960-61 and more recently for 1982-83.

Population

Marion County Population: 311,304
City Population: 147,215

Climate

July High Temperature: 81.6
January Low Temperature: 37

Climate Overview
The climate is mild; however, annual seasons of fall, winter and summer are discernible. On average, 70 percent of the total rainfall occurs from November through March. Only 6 percent occurs from June through August.

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Schools

  • For public schools, Salem has the second largest school district in Oregon with an enrollment of 39,000 students and more than 2,000 teachers and counselors. The Salem/Keizer School District has 45 elementary schools, 10 middle schools and six high schools, as well as eight secondary alternative programs, two elementary charter schools, and two middle charter schools. Salem is located within an hour of several universities, colleges and vocational schools. The region offers a complete variety of education options from small private schools to large state campuses. Salem is located in the heart of these educational opportunities.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
Williamette University
  • 900 State St.
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • (503) 370-6300
  • More than 1,800 undergraduates benefit from Willamette’s 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and 165 years of tradition as the First University in the West.

Oregon Charter School Resource Center
  • 1201 Court St. N.E., Ste. 400
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • (503) 588-2800
  • Toll Free: (800) 578-OSBA

Salem-Keizer Public Schools
  • 2450 Lancaster Dr. N.E.
    Salem, Oregon 97305
  • (503) 399-3000
Student Population Stats
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Health Care

  • Salem is serviced by one hospital, Salem Hospital, and over 80 general practitioners. The city has one state-run psychiatric facility for adults, Oregon State Hospital.
Medical Makeup
Facilities
Oregon State Hospital
  • 2600 Center St. N.E.
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • (503) 945-2800
  • Toll Free: (800) 544-7078
  • Oregon State Hospital, with campuses in Salem and Portland, is the state’s primary state-run psychiatric facility for adults. The State Hospital delivers high-quality inpatient psychiatric and medical care.
  • Specialty Facility
Salem Hospital
  • 665 Winter St. S.E.
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • (503) 561-5200
  • Salem Hospital is a regional medical center offering top medical services and technology to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.
  • Hospital
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Neighborhoods

  • 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 that surrounds them.
Real Estate Information
Median Rent$537
Average Home Price$233,950
Home Turnover Percentage18.29
Utilities
Salem Electric
  • 633 Seventh St. N.W.
    Salem, Oregon 97304
  • (503) 362-3601
  • Electric
Salem Public Works Department
  • 555 Liberty St. S.E., Room 325
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • (503) 588-6099
  • Water
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Business Climate

  • Thriving businesses abound in Salem and benefit from economic diversity. The Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) in Salem is the lead economic development agency for Marion and Polk Counties. This private, nonprofit membership organization’s mission is to enhance and diversity the Mid-Willamette Valley area’s economy. Salem has plentiful natural resources including land available for development, such as 515 acres of developable land at Mill Creek Industrial Park.
Economic Resources
Strategic Economic Development Corp.
  • 745 Commercial St. N.E.
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • (503) 588-6225
  • SEDCOR, the lead economic development agency for Marion and Polk Counties, is a private, nonprofit membership organization, composed of over 500 business and community leaders. Its mission is to enhance and diversify the economy of the Mid-Willamette Valley.
The Voice of Oregon Manufacturing
  • The Voice of Oregon Manufacturing is your portal for news and information about manufacturing in Oregon. It's the place to go to find out what's happening in Oregon's dynamic manufacturing sector and to get connected with resources and people from across the state. Developed as part of the Oregon Manufacturing Workforce Strategy, the site is intended to tell the story of manufacturing and the many partners working together to build this critical sector of the Oregon economy.
Oregon Farm Bureau
  • 3415 Commercial St. S.E., Ste. 117
    Salem, Oregon 97302
  • (503) 399-1701
  • The Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) is a voluntary, grassroots, nonprofit organization representing the interests of the state's farmers and ranchers in the public and policy making arenas. As Oregon's largest general farm organization, its primary goal is to promote educational improvement, economic opportunity and social advancement for its members and the farming, ranching and natural resources industry as a whole. "The voice of Oregon agriculture," OFB works to find solutions that will benefit all of the state's agriculture producers.
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
  • 775 Summer St. N.E., Ste. 200
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • (503) 986-0123
  • The Economic and Community Development Department provides economic and community development and cultural enhancement throughout the state, and administers programs that assist businesses, communities and people.
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
  • 1110 Commercial St. N.E.
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • (503) 581-1466
  • Your Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is right here beside you ... offering business advocacy in the political arena; putting your business out in front of the public through networking opportunities, special events, on the web, and in print; and presenting educational opportunities to help you grow a successful business.
Transportation
McNary Field - Salem Municipal Airport
  • 2990 25th St. S.E.
    Salem, Oregon 97302
  • (503) 589-2057
Salem Area Mass Transit
  • 555 Court St. N.E., Ste. 5230
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • (503) 588-2424
  • Salem - Keizer Transit (Cherriots) provides public transportation services within the urban growth boundary of Salem and Keizer.
Industrial Sites
Industrial Sites
    Media
    KGW-TV
    • 1501 S.W. Jefferson St.
      Portland, Oregon 97201
    • (503) 226-5000
    Salem-News
      Statesman Journal
      • 280 Church St. N.E.
        Salem, Oregon 97301
      • (503) 399-6611
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      Resources

      Senior Resources
      Salem Senior Center
      • 1055 Erixon St. N.E.
        Salem, Oregon 97303
      • (503) 588-6303
      • The Salem Senior Center is a growing, dynamic organization poised to meet the evolving needs of the 50+ population of today and tomorrow.
      Northwest Senior & Disability Services
      • (800) 469-8772
      • As the designated Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services for Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties, NWSDS develops and maintains a comprehensive and coordinated service system to meet the needs of seniors and people with disabilities.
      Volunteer Opportunities
      Habitat for Humanity
      • 1220 12th St. S.E.
        Salem, Oregon 97302
      • (503) 364-6642
      United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
      • 455 Bliler Ave. N.E.
        Salem, Oregon 97301
      • (503) 363-1651
      • United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley has been working in Marion and Polk counties since 1938, bringing programs and people together. Through our Community Care Fund, we provide support to critical health and human service programs throughout our community.
      City of Salem Volunteer Opportunities
      • 555 Liberty St. S.E., Room 300
        Salem, Oregon 97301
      • (503) 588-6261
      Marion County Volunteer Opportunities
      • 555 Court St. N.E., Room 4250
        Salem, Oregon 97301
      • (503) 588-7990
      Local Resources
      Salem Social Services
      • 555 Liberty St. S.E.
        Salem, Oregon 97301
      • (503) 588-6261
      Department of Motor Vehicles
      • 1905 Lana Ave. N.E.
        Salem, Oregon 97314
      • (503) 945-5000
      Marion County Elections
      • 4263 Commercial St. S.E., No. 300
        Salem, Oregon 97302
      • (503) 588-5041
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      Culture

      • Salem, Oregon's capital, is one of the state's oldest communities and its second largest city. The citizens of Salem also have a long history of commitment to community improvement and volunteerism and has been recognized nationally with two All-America City Awards, one for 1960-61 and more recently for 1982-83.
      Arts and Culture
      Mid-Valley Arts Council
      • 401 Center St., Ste. 1156
        Salem, Oregon 97301
      • (503) 364-7474
      • The Mid-Valley Arts Council's mission is to promote, support, coordinate, and facilitate expression of the arts in all their forms in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. We are one of Oregon's 10 private, nonprofit regional arts councils. We are supported by a mixture of earned income, local and state government grants, and the generosity of many individuals and volunteers.
      Salem Art Association
      • 600 Mission St. S.E.
        Salem, Oregon 97302
      • (503) 581-2228
      • The Salem Art Association (SAA) is a nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to art education, art appreciation and historic preservation in Salem and surrounding communities.
      Recreation Opportunities
      Salem Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Attractions
        A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village.
        • 116 Marion St. N.E.
          Salem, Oregon 97301
        • (503) 371-3631
        • Toll Free: (800) 208-9514
        • A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village is a different kind of kids’ museum, one where exploration, experimentation, and learning work hand in hand. Children and adults alike will enjoy interactive exhibits at a place where playing is essential to learning. We encourage you to visit, explore and enjoy a day at a truly unique museum in Salem’s Riverfront Park.
        Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
        • 555 Liberty St. S.E., Room 300
          Salem, Oregon 97301
        • (503) 588-6261
        • Our focus is on improving the quality of life within the city's neighborhoods, addressing housing, parks, recreation, social services, human rights, youth services and programs for senior citizens.
        Visit
        CVB Main Link
          CVB Calendar Link
            City Link
              Dining
              Wild Pear Catering and Restaurant
              • 372 State St.
                Salem, Oregon 97301
              • (503) 378-7515
              • Original recipes, unique ingredients and seasonal flavors define what Wild Pear loves to do ... entertain with the best in food, wine and style.
              Bentley's Grill
              • 291 Liberty St. S.E.
                Salem, Oregon 97301
              • (503) 779-1660
              • Bentley's Grill, our Salem Oregon restaurant, offers comfortable fine dining in an elegant atmosphere in the heart of downtown Salem.
              Alessandro's Ristorante & Galleria
              • 120 Commercial St. N.E.
                Salem, Oregon 97301
              • (503) 370-9951
              • Exquisite meals and distinguished wines are only part of the magic being served up at Alessandro’s. Owner Yost now surrounds his guests with world-class art in a Galleria setting that rivals any contemporary art museum in the Northwest. And all of the 130-plus works collected by Yost are for sale.
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              Guide to Services

              • Looking for a financial institution, Realtor, or health-care provider? Looking for other goods and services in Salem?
              Accommodations
              Keizer Renaissance Inn
              Red Lion Hotel
              Education
              Chemeketa Community College
              Health Care
              Salem Hospital
              Insurance
              Huggins Insurance