Salem, Virginia Beach, VA
Living in Salem
Bikeability11
Walkability5
Commute50
Public Transit16
Affordability52
Public Safety86
Airports33
Hospitals44
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools100
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58kPopulation+4.5k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
80%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black23%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$291kMedian Home Value-$6.1k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$230 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198948%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Virginia Beach City17
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Virginia Beach City44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding28
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA
Kempsville Child Development Center
2 miles, N
Courthouse Montessori School
2 miles, NE
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School
3 miles, N
Tidewater Classical Academy
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA
Regent University
4 miles, NW
South University-Virginia Beach
4 miles, N
University of Phoenix-Virginia
5 miles, N
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
2 miles, E
Sentara Leigh Hospital
6 miles, NW
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
6 miles, W
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA
Norfolk International Airport
9 miles, NW
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
32 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
83 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
105 miles, SW