The boundaries of Salem are defined as State Route 161 to the north, the railroad tracks along Indianola Ave to the west, Interstate 71 to the east, and Morse Rd. to the south. It includes a number of developments, including Salem Village, Chaseland Manors, Pencader and Indianola Estates. Landmarks within Salem include Chaseland Park, Salem Elementary School, and Bob Poste Lake.
Today, Salem is a neighborhood in transition with many young families joining a community that is still home to a significant percentage of its original residents. This mix has produced a local culture that blends youthful vigor with quiet, tree-lined streets and endless opportunities for social engagement. That culture, paired with great proximity to major commercial centers (like Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Towne Center) and easy access major traffic arteries (including I-71, Morse Road and High Street) make Salem a very desirable place to live.