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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

23 housing units were permitted in 2024.

  • •475% more units than the average Marion County town (4), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $120K — 13% above the Marion County average of $106K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •87% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

23

2024

Total Valuei

$2.8M

2024

Single-Familyi

13%

3 units

Multi-Familyi

87%

20 units

Salem vs. Avg. Marion Co. Town (2024)i

SalemAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi234+475%
Total Valuei$2.8M$425K+552%
Single-Familyi31+200%
Multi-Familyi203+567%
Buildingsi81+700%
Value / Uniti$120K$106K+13%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Salem; dashed line is Marion County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Salem; dashed line is Marion County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey