Salem, Virginia Beach, VA

Living in Salem

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 5
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 29
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Schools 100
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Residents

58k Population +4.5k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
80% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black23%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$95k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$291k Median Home Value -$6.1k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$230 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198948%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Salem

United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Virginia Beach City17

Property Crime in Salem

United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Virginia Beach City44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 43 3 2
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 58 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 6 0
Sep 72 5 0
Oct 62 4 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 44 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding28
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA

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Colleges

Colleges near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA

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Regent University
4 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA

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Airports

Airports near Salem, Virginia Beach, VA

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Pitt-Greenville Airport
105 miles, SW