| Index | West Salem | Illinois | National |
| Median home price | $51,400 | $174,800 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $467 | $925 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 84.9% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 15.1% | 34.0% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Calhoun, IL | 149 | $38,200 | 79% |
| Golden Gate, IL | 121 | $42,300 | 77% |
| Bellmont, IL | 238 | $44,000 | 76% |
| Parkersburg, IL | 223 | $45,000 | 76% |
| Noble, IL | 647 | $50,500 | 73% |
| West Salem, IL | 872 | $51,400 | 72% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Overbrook, KS | 872 | $115,200 | 38% |
| Parker Strip, AZ | 872 | $209,200 | 13% |
| Nevada, TX | 872 | $273,600 | 48% |
| Adairville, KY | 872 | $81,300 | 56% |
| Cameron, AZ | 872 | $59,300 | 68% |
| West Salem, IL | 872 | $51,400 | 72% |
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