At a Glance
Median Income
$90,991
$38,147 per capita
Home Value
$269,300
Zillow: $364,472
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Salem a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $90,991 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,147. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,551 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Salem is $269,300 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,472. Median rent is $1,142/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
West Salem reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 747/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.1% of adults in West Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Salem has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,268
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,573/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,991
Per Capita$38,147
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$9,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,300
Rent$1,142
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$364,472
Housing Units2,163
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property747/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary59/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,575/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation744 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
West Salem was founded in 1856.
The median home in West Salem was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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