Downtown & South Salem

The civic and cultural heart of the metro, centered on the Oregon State Capitol, Willamette University, and Bush's Pasture Park. Downtown Salem anchors the government employment center, while South Salem extends into tree-lined residential neighborhoods like Fairmount Hill, Sunnyslope, and the Candalaria area. This region includes Salem's most established neighborhoods with historic homes, mature landscaping, and walkable access to the urban core.