Salem City, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
25,477 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,716 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$244,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$580 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$861 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Roanoke Metro Area
3
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Roanoke Metro Area
5
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 33
Feb 3 6 36
Mar 3 2 44
Apr 3 0 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 4 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, VA State Senate District 4, VA State House District 40, VA
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Schools

Gw Carver Elem
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Andrew Lewis Middle
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Hopetree Academy
1 miles, N • 1 star
West Salem Elem
1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Roanoke College
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
American National University
2 miles, E • 1 star
Virginia Western Community College
5 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke
6 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Lewisgale Medical Center
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Carilion Medical Center
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
21 miles, W • 3.2 star
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
22 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
44 miles, N • 1 star
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