Salem, WV
1 neighborhoods · 7,698 residents · West Virginia
B+
72/100
71
Safety Score
63
Affordability
$51K
Median Income
$114K
Median Home Value
Is Salem, WV a Good Place to Live?
Salem receives an overall livability grade of B+ (72/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of West Virginia. Safety scores B+ (71/100). Affordability scores B (63/100) with a median household income of $51,052 and median home values around $113,600.
About 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3%. 86% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 47.
$675
Median Rent/mo
17.3%
College Educated
3%
Unemployment
86%
Owner-Occupied
47
Median Age
7,698
Population
1
Zip Codes
Harrison
County
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Neighborhoods in Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26426Harrison Co. | 72 B+ | 71 | 63 | $51K | $114K | 7,698 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.