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West Salem, OH


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West Salem, Ohio

West Salem, Ohio is 27 miles S of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 42 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Wayne county. The population of the village is 1,501.

The People and Families of West Salem

In West Salem, about 57% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in West Salem.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Salem had a median family income of $41,250.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from West Salem.

West Salem Housing

Of the housing in West Salem, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village.

Commuting

In West Salem, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of West Salem, OH

Comparing West Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35

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