Marion County, Illinois
Salem Real Estate and Local Guide
Salem is the county seat of Marion County in southern Illinois, a small city along U.S. Route 50 and Interstate 57 whose growth was tied to the region's oil industry. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Salem best.
About the area
Living in Salem, IL
Birthplace of William Jennings Bryan, three-time presidential candidate and U.S. Secretary of State.
The housing market
Homes in Salem
- About 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Around 70% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $99,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Salem home
William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home
Boyhood home of statesman William Jennings Bryan, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Grace Methodist Church
Historic church listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Badollet House
Nineteenth-century house listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Bryan Memorial Park
Park named for William Jennings Bryan with an aquatic center, disc golf course, ball fields, and a dog park
Bryan Park Nature Trail
One and three-quarter mile interpretive nature trail north of the public hospital
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.