Blended score for Salem's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

3.8 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Tamassee-Salem Elementary

4.79 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: Good (2025)

Enrollment: 230
Student:teacher ratio: 9.2:1
District: Oconee 01

Middle

Walhalla Middle

9.24 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 820
Student:teacher ratio: 13.4:1
District: Oconee 01

High

Walhalla High

7.15 mi away · Grades 9-12

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

2.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 1,154
Student:teacher ratio: 18.9:1
District: Oconee 01

Current Weather

Live conditions in Salem, from Pickens County Airport.

49°F

Clear

Cities near Salem

Pickens · 12.8 mi Seneca · 12.9 mi Lake Toxaway, North Carolina · 19.4 mi Westminster · 20.5 mi Easley · 20.7 mi Brevard, North Carolina · 24.7 mi

ZIP codes in Salem

29676 · 46 for sale 29678 · 84 for sale 29686 · 6 for sale

Salem real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Salem right now?+

There are currently 50 active listings in Salem, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Salem?+

The median list price for active listings in Salem is $527,000. Homes are spending an average of 115 days on market.

Is Salem's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Salem have risen 27.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Salem?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Salem are Keowee Key, None, The Cliffs at Keowee Falls South.

What schools serve Salem?+

The closest public schools to Salem's center are Tamassee-Salem Elementary, Walhalla Middle, Walhalla High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Salem walkable?+

Salem's center has a walkability score of 12 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Greater Greenville MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: September 8, 2026. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.