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West Salem, OH
B+
Population: 1,441
Home Price: $93,900
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Overview
West Salem is a small town in the state of Ohio with a population of 1,441. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. West Salem has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
26.8 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of West Salem, OH
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
West Salem
Ohio
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,592
$31,330
$32,693
Median Household Income
$50,583
$63,307
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
5.4%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
West Salem
Ohio
United States
Median Age
43.0
41.2
42.3
Gender
West Salem
Ohio
United States
Male
55.0%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
45.0%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
West Salem
Ohio
United States
White
98.9%
89.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
4.4%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.1%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
West Salem
Ohio
United States
Median Home Price
$93,900
$141,354
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$433
$660
$801
Family Households
47.2%
47.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
15.5%
15.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
78.7%
71.7%
72.9%
Renters
21.3%
28.3%
27.1%
Education
West Salem
Ohio
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.5%
7.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
59.4%
59.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
19.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.9%
9.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
5.0%
13.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
West Salem
Ohio
United States
Mathematics
60.0%
67.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
69.7%
69.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
West Salem
Ohio
United States
Murder
NA
2.0
3.0
Rape
NA
36.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
33.2
40.7
Assault
NA
100.6
188.5
Property Crime
West Salem
Ohio
United States
Burglary
NA
270.3
336.1
Theft
NA
1523.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
96.7
167.1
Arson
NA
9.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around West Salem, OH
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
herbs
gift baskets
iced tea
cocktail
chicken wings
familyrun
sandwich
salads
vegetable
vegetables
salmon
crab stuffed
dishes
authentic
meat
bread
racing
football
cavs indians browns buckeyes
golf
volleyball
athletes
cfl
teams
wrestling
motorsports
baseball
poker
golfer
womens sports
hockey
softball
athlete
coaches
basketball
unique handmade
jazzy flower
contemporary artist
crafts
jewelry
fashion
etchings
fine art
collectibles
craft
artisans
oil paintings
composition
creative
poetry
designs
nature
toys
trading cards
collectibles
scrapbooking
junk
motorcycles
vacations
motorsports
action figures
gardening
anime
books
fashion
comedy
promotional
creative
motorsports
ent
sports
booking
commentary
winter
space
campground
sports
gardening
pool
nature
summer
ebay
handmade
unique handmade
preowned
shop local
shop locally
browse our selection
browse our
extensive selection
brands
handma
decor
toys
crafts
gift cards
jewelry
accessories
gift baskets
gift card
apparel
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