Salem, WV

Salem, West Virginia

Salem, West Virginia, in Harrison county, is 85 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 2,006.

The People and Families of Salem

In Salem, about 34% of adults are married. Lots of people in Salem live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 13% of Salem is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Salem.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $27,688.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Salem residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Salem Housing

In Salem, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Salem rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Salem, 86% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Salem; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Salem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Salem, WV

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Salem Almanac

Salem Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Salem Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Salem, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Salem Colleges

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Salem International University

(List of All West Virginia Colleges)

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