Are buyers active in Salem?

Buyer demand in Salem is **actively shopping** as of September 2026. The pending ratio is 0.30 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 65 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +21.5% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 49.3% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Salem is 34/100 (Challenging Market Conditions). — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 34/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.30 · Inventory YoY: +21.5% · Median days on market: 65 · Sellers cutting price: 49.3% · Median listing price: $517,000 (-2.3% YoY)