West Salem, IL Housing


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Edwards County / West Salem / Zip Codes
West Salem, IL is a small town located in Illinois with a population of just over 1,000 people. The median value of housing in West Salem is significantly lower than the U.S. house median value, at $57,500 compared to $338,100 across the U.S. However, despite the lower value of housing in West Salem, there has still been a strong appreciation rate of 7.94% over the past year which is just slightly below the national average of 8.27%. This shows that even in smaller towns such as West Salem, IL housing prices are still on the rise and it may be a good investment opportunity for those looking to purchase property in this area.

The median home cost in West Salem is $57,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 47.0%. Home Appreciation in West Salem is up 9.4%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of West Salem real estate is 63 years old
The Rental Market in West Salem
- Renters make up 13.3% of the West Salem population
- 0.0% of houses and apartments in West Salem, are available to rent

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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingWest Salem, IllinoisUnited States
  454.0139,647,020.0
  6442
  $57,500$338,100
  9.4%16.6%
  34.8%57.0%
  47.0%101.1%
  $15.63$10.98
  $900$2,690
  63.4%57.4%
  25.8%11.2%
  10.8%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  0.0%1.9%
  1.8%0.4%
  2.0%0.7%
  0.0%0.4%
  1.5%3.6%
  20.5%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  6.9%2.6%
  27.1%2.4%
  11.5%2.8%
  16.7%3.9%
  22.2%4.5%
  9.0%11.3%
  3.1%13.0%
  2.8%20.1%
  0.0%13.6%
  0.7%8.3%
  0.0%9.7%
  0.0%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  3.1%0.2%
  6.8%13.6%
  6.8%13.6%
  3.3%13.6%
  9.9%13.2%
  19.8%14.8%
  3.3%13.6%
  8.6%10.0%
  9.5%4.7%
  34.6%12.2%
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