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Salem, WV
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Population: 1,914
Home Price: $61,800
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Salem is a small town in the state of West Virginia with a population of 1,914. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Salem has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
19.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Salem, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Salem
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,992
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$42,663
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
19.8%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Salem
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
29.7
43.8
42.3
Gender
Salem
West Virginia
United States
Male
56.5%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
43.5%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Salem
West Virginia
United States
White
90.2%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
4.5%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.9%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.7%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.3%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Salem
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$61,800
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$435
$519
$801
Family Households
33.0%
33.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.5%
24.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
72.6%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
27.4%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Salem
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.4%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
41.9%
41.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.4%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.6%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Salem
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
52.0%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Salem
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Salem
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Salem, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beef
meat
chickfila
nutrition
snack
mcdonalds
burger
meal
bread
wine
cheese
pizza
beer
water polo
baseball
college basketball
basketball
wrestling
athlete
college football
soccer
football
volleyball
pro wrestling
teams
tennis
softball
swimming
coaches
recruiting
athletes
ncaa
athletics
webcomic
comic
drawing
artists
creative
studios
creation
poster
nfts
craft
studio
nft
collection
good time #wildandwonderful
junk
nascar
tv shows
anime
fulltime
adventures
books
toys
pro wrestling
sports
tv
tv shows
hospitality
booking
sporting events
arts
marketing
drama
creative
promotions
studios
influencer
lifestyle
studio
comedy
swimming
sports
pool
watoga
summer
indoor
facility
winter
sightseeing
facilities
space
arts
mountain
beaches
black friday
soda
publix
groceries
toys
merch
mcdonalds
walmart
amazon
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