West Salem, Salem, OR
Living in West Salem
Bikeability38
Walkability21
Commute55
Public Transit28
Affordability79
Public Safety62
Airports55
Hospitals87
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+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
$73kMedian 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
$274kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$881Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Salem, Salem, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Salem, Salem, OR
Sonshine School
2 miles, E
Little Friends Montessori
2 miles, SE
St Joseph School
2 miles, SE
St Vincent De Paul School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Salem, Salem, OR
Willamette University
2 miles, SE
Corban University
7 miles, SE
Western Oregon University
11 miles, SW
Mount Angel Seminary
16 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Salem, Salem, OR
Salem Hospital
2 miles, SE
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
3 miles, E
West Valley Hospital
12 miles, W
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Salem, Salem, OR
Portland International Airport
50 miles, NE
Mahlon Sweet Field
58 miles, S
Roberts Field
106 miles, SE
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
121 miles, SW