Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (1) F
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Salem.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Salem is 78/100 - which is 8% lower than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B-
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crime A+

Salem crime rates are 750 per 100k, which is 50% lower than West Virginia
Property Crime
611 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment F

The median income in Salem is $40,114 - which is 6% lower than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$40,114
F
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Salem Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A

Salem home prices are $56,400 - which is 47% lower than West Virginia
Home Price
$56,400
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-2%
C-
Home Affordability
1.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Salem graduation rate is 77% - which is 2% lower than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
77%
D
Elementary Schools (2) F
Salem Christian School
Salem Elementary
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High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Salem? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Domino's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Salem? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Salem.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Salem a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors