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Right now in Salem
- Today79° / 55°Partly cloudy, 3° cooler than yesterdayAir quality 25 — good
- Record for August 2799°Today runs 20° short
- River level4.84 ftSteady since yesterday
Salem at a glance
| Population | 176,666 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Median household income | $71,900 |
| Median home value | $382,400 |
| Median rent | $1,323 |
| Homeownership | 56% |
| College-educated | 31.4% |
| Average commute | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
About Salem, Oregon
Salem is the capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. Wikipedia → The median age is 35.7 and the median household income $71,900. About 31.4% of residents hold a college degree. 14% of workers work from home. The MailerDot Salem newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Salem today.
What's in the Salem daily digest
- Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
- Today's Outlook — the Salem forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
- What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
- Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.
Recent Salem editions
- July 7, 2026 — New Traffic Patterns on McGilchrist Street Start Today
- July 6, 2026 — City Council Reviews Geer Park Expansion Plans Tonight
- July 5, 2026 — Fresh Berries and Quiet Aisles at the Public Market Today
- July 4, 2026 — Riverfront Fireworks Start at 10 PM — Best Viewing Spots Inside
- July 3, 2026 — Art Walk and Rodeo Kick Off the Holiday Weekend
- July 2, 2026 — Riverfront Park Closures Begin Today for Holiday Setup
- July 1, 2026 — Telescopes and Sewing Machines Now Available at the Library
- June 30, 2026 — State Street Lane Closures Begin This Morning — Detours Planned
- June 29, 2026 — Commercial Street Paving Starts Today — Expect Delays Through Friday
- June 28, 2026 — World Beat Festival Wraps Up Today at Riverfront Park
- June 27, 2026 — Pringle Creek Path Reopens Today with New Fish-Friendly Bridge
- June 26, 2026 — Front Street Reopens Today with New Pedestrian Crossings
- June 25, 2026 — Borrow a Pressure Washer? The Library’s New Collection Opens Today
- June 24, 2026 — High Street Bike Lane Project Enters Final Phase Today
- June 23, 2026 — Cooling Centers Open Today as Temperatures Climb Toward 90s
- June 22, 2026 — Final Budget Vote Tonight — Park Upgrades and Safety Funding on the Table
- June 21, 2026 — Father's Day Car Show and Sunday Market Lead the Morning
- June 20, 2026 — Summer Solstice Festival Kicks Off at Riverfront Park
- June 19, 2026 — Juneteenth Celebration at Riverfront Park Starts at Noon
- June 18, 2026 — New Maker Space Opens at Main Library Today
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What's in the Salem daily digest?
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