West Salem, Salem, OR

Living in West Salem

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 21
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 47
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Schools 48
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Residents

32k Population +2.1k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$274k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$881 Median Monthly Rent +$176 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Salem

United States45
Oregon34
Salem Metro Area30
Polk County34

Property Crime in West Salem

United States48
Oregon58
Salem Metro Area68
Polk County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 10 5
Feb 41 8 7
Mar 43 8 5
Apr 47 5 4
May 53 4 1
Jun 58 3 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 64 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 43 11 3
Dec 38 11 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Salem

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding20
Tornado2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Salem, Salem, OR

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Salem, Salem, OR

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Sonshine School
2 miles, E
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St Joseph School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near West Salem, Salem, OR

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Willamette University
2 miles, SE
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Corban University
7 miles, SE
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Mount Angel Seminary
16 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Salem, Salem, OR

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Salem Hospital
2 miles, SE
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West Valley Hospital
12 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near West Salem, Salem, OR

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Mahlon Sweet Field
58 miles, S
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Roberts Field
106 miles, SE
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