Central Area, Salem, OR
Living in Central Area
Bikeability
74
Walkability
87
Commute
80
Public Transit
57
Affordability
100
Public Safety
61
Airports
54
Hospitals
87
Colleges
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
15k
Population
-576 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
-
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
43%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Households
Family household43%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked10%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$226k
Median Home Value
+$46k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$770
Median Monthly Rent
+$209 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas38%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Central Area
United States45
Oregon34
Salem Metro Area30
Marion County29
Property Crime in Central Area
United States48
Oregon58
Salem Metro Area68
Marion County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 10 | 5 |
| Feb | 41 | 8 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 8 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| Jun | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 11 | 3 |
| Dec | 38 | 11 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Central Area
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding19
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Central Area, Salem, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Central Area, Salem, OR
St Joseph School
0 miles, E
Little Friends Montessori
0 miles, SE
Sonshine School
0 miles, NW
St Vincent De Paul School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Central Area, Salem, OR
Willamette University
1 miles, SE
Corban University
5 miles, SE
Western Oregon University
12 miles, SW
Mount Angel Seminary
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Central Area, Salem, OR
Salem Hospital
1 miles, S
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
2 miles, E
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
13 miles, E
West Valley Hospital
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Central Area, Salem, OR
Portland International Airport
49 miles, NE
Mahlon Sweet Field
57 miles, S
Roberts Field
104 miles, SE
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
121 miles, SW