Quality of Life and Culture in West Salem, IL - PlaceVista

West Salem, IL B-

Population: 856

Home Price: $64,600

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Overview

West Salem is a village in the state of Illinois with a population of 856. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. West Salem has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (C) Average
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 30.8 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of West Salem, IL

Employment and Income	West Salem	Illinois	United States
Per Capita Income	$20,863	$32,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$45,139	$66,690	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	13.4%	5.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	8.1%	9.4%	10.5%

Age	West Salem	Illinois	United States
Median Age	36.6	41.5	42.3

Gender	West Salem	Illinois	United States
Male	48.9%	49.8%	49.8%
Female	51.1%	50.2%	50.2%

Race	West Salem	Illinois	United States
White	95.6%	87.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	4.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.0%	3.7%	5.2%

Housing Information	West Salem	Illinois	United States
Median Home Price	$64,600	$140,846	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$371	$721	$801
Family Households	51.3%	51.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	25.8%	25.8%	26.2%
Homeowners	85.5%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	14.5%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	West Salem	Illinois	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	7.5%	6.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	38.1%	38.1%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	18.4%	23.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	21.3%	10.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	9.7%	13.8%	15.0%

Proficiency	West Salem	Illinois	United States
Mathematics	42.0%	32.0%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	62.0%	38.5%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	West Salem	Illinois	United States
Murder	NA	2.2	3.0
Rape	NA	43.2	38.0
Robbery	NA	33.2	40.7
Assault	NA	146.2	188.5

Property Crime	West Salem	Illinois	United States
Burglary	NA	246.4	336.1
Theft	NA	1262.2	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	122.7	167.1
Arson	NA	11.1	10.5

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