Are buyers active in Salem?

Buyer demand in Salem is **actively shopping** as of August 2026. The pending ratio is 0.34 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 59 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +21.1% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 46.4% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Salem is 35/100 (Challenging Market Conditions). — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 35/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.34 · Inventory YoY: +21.1% · Median days on market: 59 · Sellers cutting price: 46.4% · Median listing price: $525,000 (-2.8% YoY)