West Salem Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,209 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,517 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$382 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,085 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
3
Hermitage Urban Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
3
Hermitage Urban Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 24
Feb 2 11 27
Mar 3 8 35
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 4 40
Dec 3 13 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, PA State Senate District 50, PA State House District 7, PA
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Schools

Keystone Education Center CS
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Living Word Christian School
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Thiel College
4 miles, E • 1.9 star
Laurel Technical Institute
12 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Upmc Horizon
4 miles, E • 5 star
Sharon Regional Health System
12 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Akron-Canton Regional Airport
62 miles, W • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
64 miles, S • 3.2 star
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