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Salem, Wisconsin

town · Kenosha County (primary) , Pierce County

At a glance

563
Population
$313,200
Median home value (all homes)
3% above U.S. median
$378,534
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$950/mo
Median rent
30% below U.S. median
$93,750
Median household income
19% above U.S. median
30.9 min
Average commute
91.9%
Homes with broadband
3.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities43% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost11% above
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates89.6%
College graduates12.9%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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