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. Much of the housing stock in Salem was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Salem economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Salem, where 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.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.62% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.

The citizens of Salem are among the most well-educated in the nation: 41.30% of adults in Salem have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Salem in 2022 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.