Salem, GA

Population
385
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
495 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$91,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$460/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Salem is a quiet rural community along U.S. Route 80 in west-central Georgia's Upson County. With around 300 residents, it offers plenty of open land and a relaxed atmosphere. The community sits in a convenient spot for traveling across the region, with Roberta about 12 miles to the east and Talbotton roughly 24 miles to the west. If you need larger commercial centers, hospitals, or city dining, Macon is an easy 40-mile drive down the highway.

Because Salem is small and mostly residential, daily life involves regular trips into neighboring towns for errands and services. Upson County’s schools, government offices, and main retail hubs are based in nearby Thomaston, while smaller convenience stops are right down the road in Roberta. For anyone looking to relocate here, Salem provides a peaceful, spread-out setting with large properties, quiet roads, and an unhurried Southern pace.

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