Southwest, Salem, OR

Living in Southwest

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Bikeability 51
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Walkability 44
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 35
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 47
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Schools 61
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Residents

18k Population +634 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$80k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector56%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$308k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$385 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas51%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Southwest

United States45
Oregon34
Salem Metro Area30
Marion County29

Property Crime in Southwest

United States48
Oregon58
Salem Metro Area68
Marion County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 11 5
Feb 41 8 7
Mar 44 8 5
Apr 47 5 4
May 53 3 1
Jun 58 2 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 65 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 43 11 3
Dec 38 13 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwest

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding19
Tornado2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southwest, Salem, OR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Southwest, Salem, OR

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Montessori Discovery
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Southwest, Salem, OR

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Willamette University
3 miles, NE
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Corban University
6 miles, E
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Mount Angel Seminary
18 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Southwest, Salem, OR

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Salem Hospital
3 miles, NE
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West Valley Hospital
12 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Southwest, Salem, OR

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Mahlon Sweet Field
54 miles, S
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Roberts Field
105 miles, SE
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