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SALEM, OR 97304

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Polk County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
127
⇧ 23.3% vs 103 last year
Pending
27
21% pending ratio
Median Price
$578,450
⇧ 2.9% vs $562,400 last year
Average Price
$721,072
⇧ 16.1% vs $621,062 last year
Days on Market
99
⇧ 70.7% vs 58 days last year

Market Context

Population: 34,148  ·  Density: 232.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $85,908

Typical home value: $423,370  ·  Homeownership: 64.2%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SALEM, OR real estate market (97304) currently shows 127 active listings, with 27 pending sales. Homes are averaging 99 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 99 days on market compared to 58 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 2.9% year-over-year, from $562,400 to $578,450.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 127 this year vs 103 last year
  • Days on market: 99 now vs 58 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $578,450 (+2.9% YoY)
  • Average: $721,072 (+16.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 18.9 miles — 810 listings ($555,996,363 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
97304Salem, OR 973040.0 mi127$91,576,144$578,450$721,072
97371Rickreall, OR 973714.6 mi4$5,000,000$1,475,000$1,250,000
97302Salem, OR 973027.6 mi159$100,713,462$544,950$633,418
97305Salem, OR 973058.7 mi78$37,204,518$434,900$476,981
97026Gervais, OR 9702610.5 mi8$7,057,976$814,500$882,247
97351Independence, OR 9735112.1 mi32$19,390,464$432,500$605,952
97114Dayton, OR 9711412.3 mi10$8,413,630$634,500$841,363
97128Mcminnville, OR 9712815.1 mi114$84,942,996$529,000$745,114
97071Woodburn, OR 9707116.4 mi125$62,400,500$439,900$499,204
97378Sheridan, OR 9737816.6 mi33$23,070,663$519,000$699,111
97392Turner, OR 9739217.1 mi27$38,897,415$994,950$1,440,645
97381Silverton, OR 9738117.8 mi80$54,094,800$595,000$676,185
97115Dundee, OR 9711518.9 mi13$23,233,795$1,320,000$1,787,215

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SALEM, OR 97304?

As of January 2026, there are 127 active listings in SALEM, OR (zip code 97304), compared to 103 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SALEM, OR 97304?

The median listing price in SALEM, OR 97304 is $578,450 as of January 2026, a 2.9% increase from $562,400 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SALEM, OR?

Homes in SALEM, OR 97304 spend an average of 99 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 58 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SALEM, OR 97304?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SALEM, OR 97304 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 99 days on market compared to 58 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SALEM, OR?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SALEM, OR 97304 save an estimated $11,569 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $578,450. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.