West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Living in West Salem
Bikeability57
Walkability58
Commute97
Public Transit51
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports66
Hospitals57
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.1kPopulation-399 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
45%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black26%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation3%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$177kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$632Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Utility gas37%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Salem
United States45
North Carolina20
Winston-Salem Metro Area6
Forsyth County6
Property Crime in West Salem
United States48
North Carolina30
Winston-Salem Metro Area18
Forsyth County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Salem
Inland Flooding44
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Salem Montessori School
1 miles, NE
Salem Academy
1 miles, NE
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
1 miles, SW
Redeemer School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Piedmont International University
1 miles, N
Salem College
1 miles, NE
Winston-Salem State University
2 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
1 miles, NW
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
2 miles, W
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
3 miles, W
Old Vineyard Youth Services
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
17 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
72 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
83 miles, E