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Lower Salem, OH

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Population
72
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
653 ft
Median Home Value
$95,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,611/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$79,219
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Lower Salem

Lower Salem is a quiet Washington County village located about fifteen miles north of Marietta along State Route 821. First settled by German immigrants in the mid-1800s, the area features a peaceful country setting where Duck Creek winds through rolling farmland. Families are served by the Fort Frye Local School District, with Salem-Liberty Elementary located conveniently just outside town. For prospective residents looking for small-town charm and wide-open space, Lower Salem provides a relaxed, rural lifestyle with easy connections to neighboring communities.

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