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Lower Salem, OH Housing Market
The typical home in Lower Salem, OH is worth $165,277, rose 5.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $5,000 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 70 days, Lower Salem is a buyer's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $165,277 home is about $882/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Lower Salem, OH
Typical home value
$165,277
+5.2% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$5,000
Last published period
Redfin, through August 2024
Days on market
70
Slow-moving
Redfin, through August 2024
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$103,125
Home costs 1.6x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
50.2%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through August 2024
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Lower Salem a buyer's or seller's market?
Lower Salem, OH is a buyer's market and homes selling in about 70 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Lower Salem housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Lower Salem, OH. Redfin, through August 2024
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $5,000 |
| Median days on market | 70 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 50.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Lower Salem is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Lower Salem is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Lower Salem home prices moved?
We hold fewer than three months of sale history for Lower Salem, OH, which is not enough to draw a trend line without misleading you. The Zillow value figures above are the current read for this city.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Lower Salem?
Priced off the typical home value of $165,277 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $33,055 | $132,221 | $882/mo |
| 5% | $8,264 | $157,013 | $1,048/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $882, that implies roughly $37,814 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Lower Salem earns $103,125, about $65,311 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 1.6x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Buying in Lower Salem in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the Lower Salem market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lower Salem?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Lower Salem, OH, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Lower Salem?
We hold fewer than two months of inventory readings for Lower Salem, OH, so there is no trend to report yet.
How does Lower Salem compare to Ohio and the U.S.?
Lower Salem homes sell for $5,000 — 98% below the Ohio median of $282,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Lower Salem runs 99% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Salem, OH | $5,000 | not published | 70 days |
| Ohio statewide | $282,600 | +5.4% | 36 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through August 2024 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Lower Salem
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $165 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $165,277 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Lower Salem listing goes under contract in 70 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 50.2% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved +5.2% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Lower Salem varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Lower Salem
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Who lives in Lower Salem?
American Community Survey estimates for Lower Salem. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
93
Households
35
Median income
$103,125/yr
Median age
24.1 years
Owner-occupied
48.6%
Median home value
$93,800
Median gross rent
$1,550/mo
Mean commute
37.3 min
48.6% of occupied homes in Lower Salem are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $93,800 against Zillow's $165,277 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Lower Salem?
1 schools tracked · 78 students
The largest public schools serving Lower Salem, OH by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Salem-Liberty Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 78 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Lower Salem, OH?
Ordered by distance from Lower Salem, not by size. Compare Lower Salem side by side with any of them.
Lower Salem housing market FAQ
Is Lower Salem a buyer's or seller's market?
Lower Salem, OH is currently a buyer's market based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Lower Salem?
The typical home in Lower Salem, OH is worth $165,277 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $5,000.
Is Lower Salem cheaper than the rest of Ohio?
Lower Salem's median sale price of $5,000 is 98% lower than the Ohio statewide median of $282,600, and 99% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Lower Salem?
Homes in Lower Salem, OH spent a median of 70 days on market before going under contract, versus 36 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Lower Salem?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $165,277 home is about $882 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $37,814 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $103,125.
Are home prices rising in Lower Salem?
The typical home value in Lower Salem, OH rose 5.2% over the last 12 months, from $157,169 to $165,277 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Lower Salem?
Lower Salem ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Lower Salem?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Lower Salem, OH is a buyer's market, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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