Salem City, VA

Living in Salem City

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 55
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 63
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Schools 87
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Residents

25k Population +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

$57k Median 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

$182k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$753 Median 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 City

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Salem City

United States48
Virginia39

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 City

Inland Flooding63
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salem City, VA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Salem City, VA

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Hopetree Academy
1 miles, N
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North Cross School
5 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Salem City, VA

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Roanoke College
1 miles, N
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Hollins University
8 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Salem City, VA

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Airports

Airports near Salem City, VA

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