Salem, VA
Living in Salem
Bikeability27
Walkability55
Commute81
Public Transit26
Affordability69
Public Safety91
Airports5
Hospitals54
Colleges63
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Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+676 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$182kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$753Median Monthly Rent+$143 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Salem City10
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Salem City47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Inland Flooding63
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, VA
Hopetree Academy
1 miles, N
North Cross School
5 miles, SE
New Vista Montessori School
6 miles, E
Bent Mountain Christian Academy
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, VA
Lewisgale Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Carilion Medical Center
7 miles, E
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
21 miles, W
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Salem, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
44 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
82 miles, S