West Salem, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Ashland County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,301 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $32,241 per capita
$123,000 Home Value $159,357 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West Salem, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,917
23% below
$32,241 per capita
Home Value
$123,000
56% below
Zillow: $159,357
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How West Salem Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
44%
Rent
66%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Salem a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Salem residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,241. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,236 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Salem is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,357. Median rent is $770/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

5.0% of adults in West Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Salem has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,301
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,216/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$32,241
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$770
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$159,357
Housing Units682
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,329/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
Elevation1,097 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in West Salem was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.