Salem is a somewhat small city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 10,393 people and two associated neighborhoods, Salem is the 68th largest community in Utah. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Salem, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Salem, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Salem’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Salem does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $101,700.00.

Housing costs in Salem are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Utah.

Also of interest is that Salem has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Salem telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.62% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Salem is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Salem’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Salem is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 41.30% of adults in Salem have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Salem in 2018 was $36,763, which is upper middle income relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $147,052 for a family of four. However, Salem contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Salem home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Salem residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Salem include English, German, Swedish, Danish, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Salem is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.