Are buyers active in Salem?

Buyer demand in Salem is **very active** as of August 2026. The pending ratio is 0.70 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 51 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +0.5% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 43.8% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Salem is 75/100 (Good Chance of Selling). — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 75/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.70 · Inventory YoY: +0.5% · Median days on market: 51 · Sellers cutting price: 43.8% · Median listing price: $189,900 (+2.1% YoY)