The Town FilesSalem Heights, Ohio
Community in Hamilton County · population 3,862 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $245,200
- Household income
- $93,700
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 38.1
Salem Heights is a community of 3,862 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $245,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 92% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Salem Heights ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Salem Heights is worth $245,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $93,700, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. 92.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Salem Heights | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $93,700 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 92.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Salem Heights
| People | Salem Heights | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Salem Heights
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Salem Heights since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 340 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 91 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 3, 2015.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 515,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,924 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Salem Heights itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Towns near Salem Heights
- Fruit Hill, OH1.0 mi · 3,748 people · home $271,300
- Sherwood, OH1.8 mi · 3,633 people · home $301,200
- Forestville, OH2.4 mi · 10,615 people · home $316,800
- Turpin Hills, OH2.9 mi · 5,162 people · home $444,300
- Cherry Grove, OH3.5 mi · 4,419 people · home $291,100
- Dry Run, OH3.9 mi · 7,672 people · home $472,200
- Fort Thomas, KY4.1 mi · 17,438 people · home $335,000
- Newtown, OH4.4 mi · 2,702 people · home $401,400
Salem Heights questions
Is Salem Heights, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Salem Heights scores better for retirees than 25% of Ohio towns and quieter than 31%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Salem Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Salem Heights is valued at $245,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,700, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Salem Heights?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 16.7 inches of snow.
Does Salem Heights get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Salem Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)