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Salem, Nebraska

village · Richardson County

At a glance

102
Population
$42,500
Median home value (all homes)
86% below U.S. median
$114,401
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
91.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 75 — 25% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing68% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost4% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college53 mi
High school graduates88.6%
College graduates2.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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