As of 2012, West Salem's population is 4,799 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.02 percent. --------------------The median home cost in West Salem is $181,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.90 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, West Salem's cost of living is 2.40% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------West Salem public schools spend $5,486 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in West Salem. --------------------The unemployment rate in West Salem is 5.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. West Salem jobs have Increased by 0.94 percent.
Ranked #8 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
Ranked #12 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
Ranked #13 Best Green Cities
Ranked #16 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #17 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------West Salem's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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